How does the performance compare between Audi Q5 Special Edition and Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d 4MATIC AMG Line?

The Audi Q5 Special Edition delivers 261 bhp @ 5250 - 6500 rpm power and 370 Nm @ 1600 - 4500 rpm torque, compared to Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d 4MATIC AMG Line which produces 188 bhp @ 3800 rpm power and 400 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm torque.

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Audi Q5 Special Edition ₹ 69.60 Lakh

Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d 4MATIC AMG Line ₹ 69.80 Lakh

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Audi Q5 Special Edition vs Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d 4MATIC AMG Line

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

Audi

Audi Q5 Special Edition

₹ 69.60 Lakh

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Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d 4MATIC AMG Line

₹ 69.80 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

261 bhp @ 5250 - 6500 rpm

Power

188 bhp @ 3800 rpm

370 Nm @ 1600 - 4500 rpm

Torque

400 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm

1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4

Engine / Motor

1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Automatic (DCT)

Gearbox

Automatic (DCT)

Quattro 4WD

Drivetrain

FWD

Petrol

Fuel

Diesel

13.4 km/l

Economy / Range

—

5 Seater

Seating

7 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Audi Q5 Special Edition	Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d 4MATIC AMG Line
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 69.60 Lakh	₹ 69.80 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Diesel
Engine Type	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4	—
Power	261 bhp @ 5250 - 6500 rpm	188 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Torque	370 Nm @ 1600 - 4500 rpm	400 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Transmission	7 Speed S Tronic, Automatic (Dual Clutch Transmission) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (Dual Clutch Transmission) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	Quattro 4WD (4 Wheel Drive) / AWD (All Wheel Drive) with Ultra Technology	FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity	70 litres	60 litres
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Engine Misc	Regenerative Braking	Idle Start/Stop
Electric Range	943 Km	—
Fuel Economy	13.4 km/l	—
Body
Length	4682 mm	4646 mm
Width	1893 mm	1850 mm
Height	1655 mm	1706 mm
Wheelbase	2819 mm	2829 mm
Kerb weight	1870 kg	—
Front Tyre	235 / 55 R19	235 / 50 R19
Rear Tyre	235 / 55 R19	235 / 50 R19
Front Suspension	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar with Damper Control	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar with Damper Control	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake	Disc	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	Reverse Camera with Guidance
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	Keyless	Remote
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
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	LED on rear	LED
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Body Coloured (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 - Body Coloured	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub Strips	Silver	Chrome Inserts
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Single 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)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Passenger Seat	12 way electrically adjustable (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)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	Full
Rear Seat Split	Yes	40:20:40 split
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	Yes
Interior Colour	Altas Beige / Black with Matte Black Accents and Black Piano Lacquer Inserts, Okapi Brown / Black with with Matte Black Accents and Black Piano Lacquer Inserts	Black with Carbon-structure Trim
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric + Leatherette
Leather Steering	Yes	Yes
Leather Gear Knob	Yes	—
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Electric Opening and Closing
Anti Glare Mirror	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Interior Ambient Light	30	64
Interior Ambient Lights	Yes	Multi-colour
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
Puddle Lamp	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	10.1 inch	10.25 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	6+	8
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	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	—	Yes
Alexa	—	Yes
Internal Hard Drive	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
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
Side Blinds on Windows	Rear - Manual	Rear - Electric
Rear Defogger	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 & Rear	Front, Second & Third
Sunglass Holder	Yes	—
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	—	Yes
Third Row Cup Holder	—	Yes
Other
Find My Car	—	Yes
Geofencing	—	Yes
Car Status Via App	—	Yes
Emergency Call System	—	Yes
OTA Update	—	Yes
AC On Off via App	—	Yes
Car Unlock via App	—	Yes
Remote Light Flash via App	—	Yes
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	2	8
Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	Unlimited
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Audi Q5 Special Edition and Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d 4MATIC AMG Line.

The Audi Q5 Special Edition is priced at ₹ 69.60 Lakh, while the Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d 4MATIC AMG Line is priced at ₹ 69.80 Lakh.

The Audi Q5 Special Edition delivers 261 bhp @ 5250 - 6500 rpm power and 370 Nm @ 1600 - 4500 rpm torque, compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d 4MATIC AMG Line which produces 188 bhp @ 3800 rpm power and 400 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm torque.

Audi Q5 Special Edition features a Automatic (DCT) gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Mercedes-Benz GLB 220d 4MATIC AMG Line comes with a Automatic (DCT) gearbox and Diesel fuel.