Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Audi Q5

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5. The Mercedes-Benz GLC price is Rs. 73.97 Lakh and Audi Q5 price is Rs. 64.90 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is available in 1993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Audi Q5 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Q5 provides the mileage of 13.4 kmpl.

GLC 220d 4MATIC vs Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLC	Q5
Price	Rs. 73.97 Lakh	Rs. 64.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	1984 cc
Power	194 bhp	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

220d 4MATIC

Rs. 73.97 Lakh

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Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 64.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

220d 4MATIC

Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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Specifications
Features
Brochure
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0 litre with Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	194 bhp @ 3600 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	440 Nm @ 1800-3200 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 8 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	219	240
Mileage	User Reported: 10.5 kmpl	ARAI: 13.4 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		943
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension		5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R19	235 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R19	235 / 55 R19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist	Adaptive
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64 colours)	Yes (30 colours)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

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

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Rear Windshield Blind
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual
Soft-close Door
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Aluminium
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Hands-Free	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	11.9" Touch-screen Display	10.1" Digital Display
Audio System	6+ Speakers	19 Bang & Qlufsen Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone & Audio Streaming)	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger		Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
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)	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)	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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black/ Macchiato Beige and Sienna brown)	Dual Tone (Altas Beige / Black with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts, Okapi Brown / Black with with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts)
Wrappings		Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

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

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

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

Used Cars in India

315 Used GLC

Rs. 12 Lakhonwards

130 Used Q5

Rs. 4.5 Lakhonwards

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GLC vs Q5 Comparison FAQs

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC price is Rs. 73.97 Lakh and Audi Q5 price is Rs. 64.90 Lakh. Hence Audi Q5 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the 220d 4MATIC variant, 1993 cc Diesel engine of GLC produces 194 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 440 Nm @ 1800-3200 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 Audi Q5

Length Width Height	4716 mm * 1890 mm * 1640 mm	4682 mm * 1893 mm * 1655 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2888	2827

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	620 L	520 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62	70

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Silver
Body Kit		Cladding - Body Coloured
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna		Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

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

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders