How does the performance compare between Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC and Audi A8 L Celebration Edition?

The Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC delivers 385 bhp @ 5500 - 6100 rpm power and 520 Nm @ 2500 - 5000 rpm torque, compared to Audi A8 L Celebration Edition which produces 344 bhp @ 5000 rpm power and 500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm torque.

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Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC ₹ 1.16 Crore

Audi A8 L Celebration Edition ₹ 1.34 Crore

Head-to-Head Showdown

Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC vs Audi A8 L Celebration Edition

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

Mercedes Benz

Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC

₹ 1.16 Crore

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Audi

Audi A8 L Celebration Edition

₹ 1.34 Crore

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Key Specifications Matrix

385 bhp @ 5500 - 6100 rpm

Power

344 bhp @ 5000 rpm

520 Nm @ 2500 - 5000 rpm

Torque

500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm

2996 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC M276 DE 30 LA Twin-Turbocharged V6

Engine / Motor

2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic

4matic AWD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Petrol

Fuel

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

9.5 km/l

Economy / Range

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5 Seater

Seating

4 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC	Audi A8 L Celebration Edition
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 1.16 Crore	₹ 1.34 Crore
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	2996 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Engine Type	M276 DE 30 LA Twin-Turbocharged V6	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV
Power	385 bhp @ 5500 - 6100 rpm	344 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Torque	520 Nm @ 2500 - 5000 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	8 Speed Tiptronic, Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	4matic AWD (All Wheel Drive)	Quattro Permanent AWD (All Wheel Drive) with self locking center differential
Fuel Capacity	66 litres	72 litres
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Engine Misc	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Electric Range	627 Km	—
Fuel Economy	9.5 km/l	—
Body
Length	4749 mm	5320 mm
Width	2096 mm	1945 mm
Height	1585 mm	1488 mm
Ground Clearance	201 mm	—
Wheelbase	2873 mm	3128 mm
Turn Radius	5.9 metres	6.45 metres
Front Tyre	235 / 55 R19	255 / 45 R19
Rear Tyre	235 / 55 R19	255 / 45 R19
Front Suspension	Double wishbone, coil springs, single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, stabiliser bar	Predictive Active Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension, coil springs, twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, stabiliser bar	Predictive Active Air Suspension
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	—
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Sides, Rear), Optional 9 or 10 Airbags
Front Brake	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Ventilated 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	360 Degree Camera	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	—
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	4 Doors
Headlight	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Intelligent	Intelligent
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	LED on front, 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	Chrome
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	Yes	—
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	—
Roof Antenna	—	Yes
Rub Strips	—	Chrome Inserts
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Metallic
Seating Capacity	5 Person	4 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	16 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, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, shoulder support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Passenger Seat	16 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, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, shoulder support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	—
Rear Seat Split	40:20:40 split	—
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	—
Interior Colour	Silk Beige / Espresso Brown, Magma Grey / Black, Black	Black, Merino Gray / Meteorite Gray, Merlot Red / Black, Metropolis Gray / Granite Gray, Mother-of-Pearl / Sapwood Brown, Nutmeg Brown / Black, Nutmeg Brown / Tourmaline Blue, Saiga Beige / Black, Sard Brown / Black
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather Steering	Yes	Yes
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	—
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing
Anti Glare Mirror	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Interior Ambient Light	64	—
Interior Ambient Lights	Yes	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamp	Yes	—
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Vanity Mirror Light	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	Both Sides	Yes
Ventilated Seats	—	Heated and cooled
Leather Gear Knob	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	10.25 inch	—
Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	6+	23
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
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Rear Screen	—	Yes
Shift Indicator	—	Dynamic
Internal Hard Drive	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
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
Side Blinds on Windows	Rear - Manual	Rear - Electric
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable	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 & Rear
Sunglass Holder	Yes	—
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Rear Windshield Blind	—	Electric
Hot Cold Cup Holder	—	Yes
Battery
Battery	—	48 Volt
Other
Find My Car	Yes	—
Geofencing	Yes	—
Car Status Via App	Yes	—
Emergency Call System	Yes	—
OTA Update	Yes	—
Car Unlock via App	Yes	—
Remote Light Flash via App	Yes	—
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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 Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC and Audi A8 L Celebration Edition.

The Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC is priced at ₹ 1.16 Crore, while the Audi A8 L Celebration Edition is priced at ₹ 1.34 Crore.

The Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC delivers 385 bhp @ 5500 - 6100 rpm power and 520 Nm @ 2500 - 5000 rpm torque, compared to the Audi A8 L Celebration Edition which produces 344 bhp @ 5000 rpm power and 500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm torque.

Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC features a Automatic gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Audi A8 L Celebration Edition comes with a Automatic gearbox and Mild Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) fuel.