How does the performance compare between Audi e-tron 55 Technology and Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC?

The Audi e-tron 55 Technology delivers 402.31 bhp power and 664 Nm torque, compared to Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC which produces 326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 rpm power and 700 Nm @ 1200 - 3200 rpm torque.

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Audi e-tron 55 Technology ₹ 1.25 Crore

Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC ₹ 1.29 Crore

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Audi e-tron 55 Technology vs Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Audi

Audi e-tron 55 Technology

₹ 1.25 Crore

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Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC

₹ 1.29 Crore

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Key Specifications Matrix

402.31 bhp

Power

326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 rpm

664 Nm

Torque

700 Nm @ 1200 - 3200 rpm

Dual Asynchronous Motors

Engine / Motor

2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC OM656 Turbocharged I6

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

4matic AWD

Electric

Fuel

Diesel

—

Economy / Range

12.5 km/l

5 Seater

Seating

7 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Audi e-tron 55 Technology	Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 1.25 Crore	₹ 1.29 Crore
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Fuel	Electric	Diesel
Engine Type	Dual Asynchronous Motors	OM656 Turbocharged I6
Power	402.31 bhp	326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 rpm
Torque	664 Nm	700 Nm @ 1200 - 3200 rpm
Transmission	Single speed	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	Quattro Permanent AWD (All Wheel Drive)	4matic AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Engine Misc	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop
Electric Range	484 Km	1125 Km
Engine	—	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel Capacity	—	90 litres
Emission Standard	—	BS 6
Fuel Economy	—	12.5 km/l
Body
Length	5014 mm	5207 mm
Width	1976 mm	2157 mm
Height	1686 mm	1823 mm
Wheelbase	2928 mm	3135 mm
Turn Radius	6.1 metres	6 metres
Kerb weight	2595 kg	2505 kg
Front Tyre	255 / 50 R20	275 / 45 R21
Rear Tyre	255 / 50 R20	315 / 40 R21
Front Suspension	5-link Axle, Tubular Anti-roll Bar, Air Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	5-link Axle, Tubular Anti-roll Bar, Air Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Ground Clearance	—	200 mm
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	—
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake	Disc	Ventilated Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Park Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Yes	Keyless
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	—	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Intelligent	Intelligent
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Dual Tone (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Roof Antenna	Yes	—
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub Strips	Black	Black
Fog Light	—	LED on front, LED on rear
Chrome Exhaust	—	Yes
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Metallic
Seating Capacity	5 Person	7 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	3 Rows
Driver Seat	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Passenger Seat	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	Full
Rear Seat Split	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	Yes
Interior Colour	Black, Okapi Brown and Mother of Pearl Beige	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather
Leather Steering	Yes	Yes
Leather Gear Knob	Yes	—
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Internal with Remote
Anti Glare Mirror	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Interior Ambient Light	30	64
Interior Ambient Lights	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamp	Yes	Yes
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Vanity Mirror Light	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Third Row Seat	—	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Type	—	Bench
Third Row Seat Split	—	50:50 split
Ventilated Seats	—	Heated and cooled
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Screen Size	10.1 inch	12.3 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	Yes	Yes
Auxiliary Port	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Instrument	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Rear Screen	—	Yes
Shift Indicator	—	Yes
Tachometer	—	Digital
Alexa	—	Yes
Internal Hard Drive	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Keyless Button Start	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Window One Touch Down	All	All
Window One Touch Up	All	All
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Rear Wiper	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Vanity Mirror	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	2	2
Cupholder	Front Only	Front & Rear
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Third Row AC	—	Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls
Side Blinds on Windows	—	Rear - Electric
Sunglass Holder	—	Yes
Third Row Cup Holder	—	Yes
Battery
Battery	95 kWh, Lithium Ion, Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	—
Other
Find My Car	Yes	Yes
Geofencing	Yes	Yes
Car Status Via App	Yes	Yes
Emergency Call System	Yes	Yes
OTA Update	Yes	Yes
AC On Off via App	Yes	—
Car Unlock via App	Yes	Yes
Remote Light Flash via App	Yes	Yes
Sunroof via App	—	Yes
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Warranty
Warranty (Years)	2	2
Battery Warranty (Years)	8	—
Battery Warranty (Km)	160000	—
Warranty (Km)	—	Unlimited

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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Audi e-tron 55 Technology and Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC.

The Audi e-tron 55 Technology is priced at ₹ 1.25 Crore, while the Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC is priced at ₹ 1.29 Crore.

The Audi e-tron 55 Technology delivers 402.31 bhp power and 664 Nm torque, compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC which produces 326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 rpm power and 700 Nm @ 1200 - 3200 rpm torque.

Audi e-tron 55 Technology features a Automatic gearbox with Electric fuel, while Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC comes with a Automatic gearbox and Diesel fuel.