How does the performance compare between Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro and Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC?

The Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro delivers 349 bhp @ 5400 - 6400 rpm power and 500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm torque, compared to Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC which produces 194 bhp @ 3600 rpm power and 440 Nm @ 1800 - 2200 rpm torque.

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Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro ₹ 75.78 Lakh

Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC ₹ 73.97 Lakh

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Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro vs Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC

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

Audi

Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro

₹ 75.78 Lakh

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Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC

₹ 73.97 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

349 bhp @ 5400 - 6400 rpm

Power

194 bhp @ 3600 rpm

500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm

Torque

440 Nm @ 1800 - 2200 rpm

2994 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 3.0L TFSI V6

Engine / Motor

1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC 2.0 litre with Inline-4 Turbo

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

4WD

Petrol

Fuel

Diesel

10.6 km/l

Economy / Range

19.47 km/l

5 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro	Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 75.78 Lakh	₹ 73.97 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	2994 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Diesel
Engine Type	3.0L TFSI V6	2.0 litre with Inline-4 Turbo
Power	349 bhp @ 5400 - 6400 rpm	194 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Torque	500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm	440 Nm @ 1800 - 2200 rpm
Transmission	8 Speed Tiptronic, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	9G-Tronic, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	Quattro Permanent AWD (All Wheel Drive)	4WD (4 Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity	58 litres	—
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Misc	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Electric Range	615 Km	—
Fuel Economy	10.6 km/l	19.47 km/l
Body
Length	4765 mm	4716 mm
Width	1845 mm	1890 mm
Height	1390 mm	1640 mm
Ground Clearance	117 mm	—
Wheelbase	2825 mm	2888 mm
Turn Radius	5.8 metres	—
Kerb weight	1760 kg	—
Front Tyre	255 / 35 R19	235 / 55 R19
Rear Tyre	255 / 35 R19	235 / 55 R19
Front Suspension	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar	Comfort Suspension with Selective Damping System and Level Control, Multi-Link, Air Springs
Rear Suspension	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar	Comfort Suspension with Selective Damping System and Level Control, Multi-Link, Air Springs
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, 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	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 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	—
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Remote	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	4 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	LED	LED
ORVM	Silver (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Roof Antenna	Yes	—
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Interior
Interior	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Aluminium
Seating Capacity	5 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 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)	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)
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)	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)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Partial	Full
Rear Seat Split	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	Yes
Interior Colour	Rotor Grey, Black	Black/ Macchiato Beige and Sienna brown
Seat Upholstery	Leather + Alcantara	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	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing
Anti Glare Mirror	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only
Interior Ambient Light	30	64
Interior Ambient Lights	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	—	Yes
Ventilated Seats	—	Heated
Vanity Mirror Light	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	—	Both Sides
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	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	—
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	—
Tachometer	Digital	—
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Screen Size	—	11.9 inch
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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, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Keyless Button Start	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Window One Touch Down	All	All
Window One Touch Up	All	All
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	Yes
Cupholder	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Wireless Charging	Optional	—
Side Blinds on Windows	—	Rear - Manual
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Other
Find My Car	—	Yes
Geofencing	—	Yes
Car Status Via App	—	Yes
Emergency Call System	—	Yes
OTA Update	—	Yes
Car Unlock via App	—	Yes
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	2	2
Warranty (Km)	Unlimited	Unlimited
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro and Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC.

The Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro is priced at ₹ 75.78 Lakh, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC is priced at ₹ 73.97 Lakh.

The Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro delivers 349 bhp @ 5400 - 6400 rpm power and 500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm torque, compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC which produces 194 bhp @ 3600 rpm power and 440 Nm @ 1800 - 2200 rpm torque.

Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro features a Automatic gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d 4MATIC comes with a Automatic gearbox and Diesel fuel.