Mercedes-Benz GLC vs MINI Countryman (2026)
Mercedes-Benz GLC (₹77.00 Lakh – ₹99.85 Lakh) and MINI Countryman (₹47.50 Lakh – ₹66.15 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The MINI Countryman is more affordable — it starts ₹29.50 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the more powerful car, with 415 bhp against 296 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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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 →MINI Countryman in short
The new-generation (U25) Countryman is MINI's five-seat SUV and, from 2026, locally assembled in India as a CKD — which is how the Countryman C Favoured lands at ₹47.50 lakh with a 156 PS 1.5L turbo-petrol. At the other end sits the ₹66.15 lakh JCW Countryman ALL4: a 300 hp 2.0L turbo with all-wheel drive, the fastest MINI on sale in India. It is the MINI you buy when the family vetoes the hatch, against the BMW X1 and Mercedes GLA.
Full Countryman prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: GLC or Countryman?
The MINI Countryman is more affordable — it starts ₹29.50 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
GLC vs Countryman — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Mercedes-Benz GLC — not yet tested; MINI Countryman — not yet tested.
Should I buy the GLC or the Countryman?
The MINI Countryman is more affordable — it starts ₹29.50 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the more powerful car, with 415 bhp against 296 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.