Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC (2026)
Audi Q5 (₹65.55 Lakh – ₹70.73 Lakh) and Mercedes-Benz GLC (₹77.00 Lakh – ₹99.85 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi Q5 is more affordable — it starts ₹11.45 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the more powerful car, with 415 bhp against 246 bhp.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the bigger boot: 620 litres vs 520 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 GLC in short
The GLC is Mercedes-Benz India's best-selling SUV, and its formula is straightforward: petrol and diesel at the same ₹77.00 lakh price, 4MATIC all-wheel drive standard, and a 620-litre boot that beats most SUVs a class above. The AMG GLC 43 Coupé at ₹99.85 lakh adds a 421 PS performance flagship to the range. It fights the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in the heart of the luxury SUV market.
Full GLC prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q5 or GLC?
The Audi Q5 is more affordable — it starts ₹11.45 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q5 vs GLC — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q5 — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLC — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q5 or the GLC?
The Audi Q5 is more affordable — it starts ₹11.45 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the more powerful car, with 415 bhp against 246 bhp. The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the bigger boot: 620 litres vs 520 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.