Audi Q7 vs Lexus RX vs Mercedes-Benz GLC (2026)
The classic luxury suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Audi Q7 if you want the most seats (7).
- Pick the Lexus RX as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
- Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC if you want the lowest starting price (₹77.00 Lakh), the most power (415 bhp).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Audi Q7 in short
The Q7 is Audi's large SUV in India and the value seven-seater of the German luxury class: ₹87.17 lakh (Premium Plus) to ₹96.15 lakh (Technology) for a 340 PS 3.0L V6 petrol with quattro, refreshed in late 2024. That entry price is ₹10 lakh under the five-seat BMW X5 and ₹13 lakh under the Mercedes-Benz GLE — while seating seven. For three-row German luxury, the alternatives (Mercedes GLS, BMW X7) start above ₹1.3 crore.
Full Q7 prices & variants →Lexus RX in short
The RX is Lexus's larger luxury SUV, hybrid across the board: the RX 350h strong hybrid in Exquisite (₹89.99 lakh) and Luxury (₹98.04 lakh) trims, and the RX 500h F SPORT+ at ₹1.10 crore with a 371 hp turbocharged performance hybrid. Prices are from Lexus India's official list. Against the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 — none of which offers a hybrid — the RX is the efficiency-first alternative, with the 500h adding genuine pace to the pitch.
Full RX 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 →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q7 vs RX vs GLC — which should I buy?
Pick the Audi Q7 if you want the most seats (7). Pick the Lexus RX as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC if you want the lowest starting price (₹77.00 Lakh), the most power (415 bhp). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Q7, RX, GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC starts lowest at ₹77.00 Lakh, against ₹87.17 Lakh for the Q7 and ₹89.99 Lakh for the RX (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Audi Q7: not yet NCAP-tested; Lexus RX: not yet NCAP-tested; Mercedes-Benz GLC: not yet NCAP-tested.