Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Audi Q5

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q5. The Mercedes-Benz GLC price is Rs. 95.28 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 64.89 Lakh and Audi Q5 price is Rs. 82.32 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is available in 1999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi Q5 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Q5 provides the mileage of 13.4 kmpl.

GLC vs GLA vs Q5 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLC	GLA	Q5
Price	Rs. 95.28 Lakh	Rs. 64.89 Lakh	Rs. 82.32 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1999 cc	1332 cc	1984 cc
Power	255 bhp	161 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

300 4MATIC

Rs. 95.28 Lakh

On-Road Price, Ramanathapuram

Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Rs. 64.89 Lakh

On-Road Price, Ramanathapuram

Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 82.32 Lakh

On-Road Price, Ramanathapuram

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

300 4MATIC

Mercedes-Benz GLA

200

Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	240	210	240
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.2	8.9	6.1
Engine	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0 litre with Inline-4 Turbo		2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 5800 rpm	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 2000-2200 rpm	270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			13.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)			943
Drivetrain	4WD	FWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 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

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension		Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R19	235 / 50 R18	235 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R19	235 / 50 R18	235 / 55 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
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	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)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, 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

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 Dual 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	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
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	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera
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

Mobile App Features

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 with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 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 with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	14 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather	Leather
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	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black/ Macchiato Beige and Sienna brown	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim	Altas Beige / Black with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts, Okapi Brown / Black with with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	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	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Metallic	Aluminium
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	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
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	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto			Wired
Apple CarPlay			Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Digital Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.9	10.25	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+	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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black	Cosmos Black	Navarra Blue Metallic
Nautic Blue	Spectral Blue	Mythos Black Metallic
Graphite Grey	Mountain Grey	Manhattan Gray Metallic
Mojave Silver	Iridium Silver	Glacier White
Polar White	Polar White	Glacier White

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GLC vs GLA vs Q5 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q5?

Mercedes-Benz GLC price is Rs. 95.28 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 64.89 Lakh and Audi Q5 price is Rs. 82.32 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLA is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLC compared to GLA and Q5?

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 200 variant, 1332 cc Petrol engine of GLA produces 161 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm of torque. For the Premium Plus 45 TFSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q5 produces 261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm of power and 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Audi Q5

Length (mm)	4716	4412	4682
Width (mm)	1890	1834	1893
Height (mm)	1640	1616	1655
Wheelbase (mm)	2888	2729	2827
Kerb Weight (kg)		1570

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	620	425	520
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62	43	70

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

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
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit			Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub-strips		Silver	Silver

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	8	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited