How does the performance compare between Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC and Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro?

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC delivers 255 bhp @ 5800 rpm power and 400 Nm @ 2000 - 3200 rpm torque, compared to Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro which produces 349 bhp @ 5400 - 6400 rpm power and 500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC ₹ 73.97 Lakh

Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro ₹ 75.78 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC vs Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro

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

Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC

₹ 73.97 Lakh

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Audi

Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro

₹ 75.78 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

255 bhp @ 5800 rpm

Power

349 bhp @ 5400 - 6400 rpm

400 Nm @ 2000 - 3200 rpm

Torque

500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm

1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC 2.0 litre with Inline-4 Turbo

Engine / Motor

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

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic

4WD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Petrol

Fuel

Petrol

14.72 km/l

Economy / Range

10.6 km/l

5 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC	Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 73.97 Lakh	₹ 75.78 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	2994 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Type	2.0 litre with Inline-4 Turbo	3.0L TFSI V6
Power	255 bhp @ 5800 rpm	349 bhp @ 5400 - 6400 rpm
Torque	400 Nm @ 2000 - 3200 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm
Transmission	9G-Tronic, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	8 Speed Tiptronic, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	4WD (4 Wheel Drive)	Quattro Permanent AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Engine Misc	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Fuel Economy	14.72 km/l	10.6 km/l
Fuel Capacity	—	58 litres
Electric Range	—	615 Km
Body
Length	4716 mm	4765 mm
Width	1890 mm	1845 mm
Height	1640 mm	1390 mm
Wheelbase	2888 mm	2825 mm
Front Tyre	235 / 55 R19	255 / 35 R19
Rear Tyre	235 / 55 R19	255 / 35 R19
Front Suspension	Comfort Suspension with Selective Damping System and Level Control, Multi-Link, Air Springs	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Comfort Suspension with Selective Damping System and Level Control, Multi-Link, Air Springs	Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver
Ground Clearance	—	117 mm
Turn Radius	—	5.8 metres
Kerb weight	—	1760 kg
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear 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
Hill Descent Control	Yes	—
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Park Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
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
Dynamic Brake Lights	—	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
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	LED	LED
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Silver (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	—
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	Yes	Yes
Roof Antenna	—	Yes
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Metallic
Seating Capacity	5 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver 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 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)
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
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	—
Rear Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	Partial
Rear Seat Split	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Heated	—
Interior Colour	Black/ Macchiato Beige and Sienna brown	Rotor Grey, Black
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather + Alcantara
Leather Steering	Yes	Yes
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Silver
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 - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Interior Ambient Light	64	30
Interior Ambient Lights	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Vanity Mirror Light	Driver & Co-Driver	—
Rear Reading Lamp	Both Sides	—
Leather Gear Knob	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	11.9 inch	—
Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
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
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning	—	Yes
Shift Indicator	—	Dynamic
Tachometer	—	Digital
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Keyless Button Start	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Electric 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 Defogger	Yes	Yes
Rear Wiper	Yes	—
Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Vanity Mirror	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	Yes	2
Cupholder	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Wireless Charging	—	Optional
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 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC and Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is priced at ₹ 73.97 Lakh, while the Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro is priced at ₹ 75.78 Lakh.

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC delivers 255 bhp @ 5800 rpm power and 400 Nm @ 2000 - 3200 rpm torque, compared to the Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro which produces 349 bhp @ 5400 - 6400 rpm power and 500 Nm @ 1370 - 4500 rpm torque.

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC features a Automatic gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Audi S5 Sportback 3.0 TFSI Quattro comes with a Automatic gearbox and Petrol fuel.