Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC (2026)
Audi Q7 (₹87.17 Lakh – ₹96.15 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 Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹10.17 Lakh lower than the Audi Q7.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the more powerful car, with 415 bhp against 335 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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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 →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: Q7 or GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹10.17 Lakh lower than the Audi Q7. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q7 vs GLC — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q7 — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLC — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q7 or the GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹10.17 Lakh lower than the Audi Q7. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the more powerful car, with 415 bhp against 335 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.