Audi Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC (2026)
Audi Q8 (₹1.13 Crore) 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 ₹36.10 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the more powerful car, with 415 bhp against null bhp.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the bigger boot: 620 litres vs 605 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q8 in short
The Q8 is Audi's flagship coupe-SUV in India, sold since its August 2024 facelift as a single 55 TFSI quattro variant at ₹1.131 crore. It pairs the Q7's V6 petrol underpinnings with a sportier five-seat coupe body and a still-practical 605-litre boot. Rivals are the BMW X5's top trims and the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupé — the Q8 is the style pick that stays this side of the performance-SUV price jump.
Full Q8 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: Q8 or GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹36.10 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q8 vs GLC — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q8 — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLC — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q8 or the GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹36.10 Lakh lower than the Audi Q8. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the more powerful car, with 415 bhp against null bhp. The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the bigger boot: 620 litres vs 605 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.