Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Audi S5 Sportback

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Audi S5 Sportback. The Mercedes-Benz GLC price is Rs. 75.90 Lakh, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh and Audi S5 Sportback price is Rs. 77.32 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is available in 1999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi S5 Sportback is available in 2994 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 3 Series Gran Limousine provides the mileage of 15.39 kmpl and S5 Sportback provides the mileage of 10.6 kmpl.

GLC vs 3 Series Gran Limousine vs S5 Sportback Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLC	3 Series Gran Limousine	S5 Sportback
Price	Rs. 75.90 Lakh	Rs. 60.60 Lakh	Rs. 77.32 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1999 cc	1998 cc	2994 cc
Power	255 bhp	255 bhp	349 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

300 4MATIC

Rs. 75.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Rs. 60.60 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi S5 Sportback

3.0 TFSI Quattro

Rs. 77.32 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

300 4MATIC

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

330Li M Sport

Audi S5 Sportback

3.0 TFSI Quattro

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	240	250	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.2	6.2	4.8
Engine	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2994 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0 litre with Inline-4 Turbo	B48 Turbocharged I4	3.0L TFSI V6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5800 rpm	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm	349 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 2000-2200 rpm	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		15.39View Mileage Details	10.6View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		908	615
Drivetrain	4WD	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction, hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension		Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6	5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R19	225 / 45 R18	255 / 35 R19
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R19	255 / 40 R18	255 / 35 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock		Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2	2

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather + Alcantara
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black/ Macchiato Beige and Sienna brown	Fine-wood trim ash Grey-Brown	Rotor Grey, Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Silver
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Metallic	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64		30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour		Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator			Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)			Optional
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.9	12.3
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	16	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger			Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black	Carbon Black Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic
Nautic Blue	Portimao Blue Metallic	Navara Blue Metallic
Graphite Grey	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Daytona Grey Pearl
Mojave Silver	Mineral White Metallic	District Green Metallic
Polar White		Tango Red Metallic
Polar White		Ibis White Solid

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

4.7/5

7 Ratings

4.7/5

14 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.0Exterior	4.7Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.0Comfort	4.7Comfort	4.7Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.7Performance	4.7Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy	3.6Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.6Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Car nerd

Merc stands on the top of customer service. Driving pleasure is too good makes u feel important and provides luxury. Performance is good, sunblinds could be electric for the rearview passenger. GLC is a low-maintenance car. But yes, the rear passenger may feel a little cramped on long routes.

BMW is a Class apart, Just go for it

The BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is a luxurious and powerful sedan that offers an impressive driving experience. Here is a brief review of this car, covering all aspects Buying experience: Buying a BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is a seamless experience with BMW's efficient sales and after-sales service. The BMW Brand is Known for its quality and the dealership experience reflects that. Driving Experience: The BMW 3 Series Gran limousine provides a smooth and refined driving experience with its powerful engine and advanced suspension system. It offers precise handling and excellent grip, making it an ideal car for long drives and daily commutes Looks and performance: The BMW 3 Series looks stunning with its signature kidney grille and sharp LED headlights. The cabin is spacious and luxurious, with leather upholstery and advanced technology features. Under the hood, it is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that produces 258 horsepower and 400Nm of torque. Servicing and maintenance: BMW provides excellent after-sales services, with scheduled maintenance plans and warranty programs that cover all aspects of the car Pros and Cons: Pros of the BMW include its luxurious and spacious cabin impressive driving experience, and advanced technology features. The only potential downside is its higher price compared to some competitors

Overall

1.Wow 2.Gazab 3.Just looking like a wow 4.So so Therefore: Overall legendary I love This Vehicle to drive It is so comfortable & also Give positive feel & road presence is At upper level I love You Audi

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GLC vs 3 Series Gran Limousine vs S5 Sportback Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Audi S5 Sportback?

Mercedes-Benz GLC price is Rs. 75.90 Lakh, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price is Rs. 60.60 Lakh and Audi S5 Sportback price is Rs. 77.32 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLC compared to 3 Series Gran Limousine and S5 Sportback?

For the 300 4MATIC variant, 1999 cc Petrol engine of GLC produces 255 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 2000-2200 rpm of torque. For the 330Li M Sport variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series Gran Limousine produces 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm of torque. For the 3.0 TFSI Quattro variant, 2994 cc Petrol engine of S5 Sportback produces 349 bhp @ 5400 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare GLC, 3 Series Gran Limousine and S5 Sportback, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare GLC, 3 Series Gran Limousine and S5 Sportback comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Audi S5 Sportback

Length (mm)	4716	4823	4765
Width (mm)	1890	2068	1845
Height (mm)	1640	1441	1390
Wheelbase (mm)	2888	2961	2825
Ground Clearance (mm)			117
Kerb Weight (kg)			1760

Doors (Doors)	5	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	620		465
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62	59	58

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000	Unlimited