Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA (2026)
Audi Q5 (₹65.55 Lakh – ₹70.73 Lakh) and Mercedes-Benz GLA (₹51.80 Lakh – ₹55.00 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mercedes-Benz GLA is more affordable — it starts ₹13.75 Lakh lower than the Audi Q5.
- The Audi Q5 is the more powerful car, with 246 bhp against 187 bhp.
- The Audi Q5 has the bigger boot: 520 litres vs 425 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q5 in short
The Q5 is Audi's midsize luxury SUV in India, priced ₹65.55 lakh (Premium Plus) to ₹70.73 lakh (Technology) — undercutting the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC by over ₹10 lakh at entry. Both variants run a 249 PS 2.0L TFSI petrol with quattro all-wheel drive standard. This is the 2021 facelift of the second-generation car, holding the value position while its German rivals moved to newer, pricier generations.
Full Q5 prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz GLA in short
The GLA is the entry point to Mercedes-Benz SUV ownership in India, priced ₹51.80–55.00 lakh across three variants. The 2024 facelift carries a 163 PS 1.3L turbo-petrol (GLA 200) or a 190 PS 2.0L diesel with 4MATIC all-wheel drive (GLA 220d), both with dual-clutch automatics. It is the only car in its class to pair a diesel with AWD, and its 425-litre boot is usable for the footprint. Rivals are the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40.
Full GLA prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q5 or GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is more affordable — it starts ₹13.75 Lakh lower than the Audi Q5. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q5 vs GLA — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q5 — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLA — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q5 or the GLA?
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is more affordable — it starts ₹13.75 Lakh lower than the Audi Q5. The Audi Q5 is the more powerful car, with 246 bhp against 187 bhp. The Audi Q5 has the bigger boot: 520 litres vs 425 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.