How does the performance compare between Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d 4MATIC LWB and Audi RS 5 Sportback?

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d 4MATIC LWB delivers 326 bhp @ 3600 rpm power and 700 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm torque, compared to Audi RS 5 Sportback which produces 444 bhp @ 5700 rpm power and 600 Nm @ 2000 - 5000 rpm torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d 4MATIC LWB ₹ 1.12 Crore

Audi RS 5 Sportback ₹ 1.13 Crore

Head-to-Head Showdown

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d 4MATIC LWB vs Audi RS 5 Sportback

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

Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d 4MATIC LWB

₹ 1.12 Crore

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Audi

Audi RS 5 Sportback

₹ 1.13 Crore

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Key Specifications Matrix

326 bhp @ 3600 rpm

Power

444 bhp @ 5700 rpm

700 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm

Torque

600 Nm @ 2000 - 5000 rpm

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

Engine / Motor

2894 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.9L Bi-Turbo TFSI V6

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic

4matic 4WD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Diesel

Fuel

Petrol

13.8 km/l

Economy / Range

10.8 km/l

5 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d 4MATIC LWB	Audi RS 5 Sportback
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 1.12 Crore	₹ 1.13 Crore
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2894 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Petrol
Engine Type	OM656 Turbocharged I6	2.9L Bi-Turbo TFSI V6
Power	326 bhp @ 3600 rpm	444 bhp @ 5700 rpm
Torque	700 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm	600 Nm @ 2000 - 5000 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	8 Speed Tiptronic, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	4matic 4WD (4 Wheel Drive) / AWD (All Wheel Drive)	Quattro Permanent AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity	93 litres	58 litres
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Engine Misc	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Electric Range	1291 Km	630 Km
Fuel Economy	13.8 km/l	10.8 km/l
Body
Length	4924 mm	4783 mm
Width	2157 mm	1866 mm
Height	1772 mm	1409 mm
Ground Clearance	215 mm	—
Wheelbase	2995 mm	2832 mm
Turn Radius	5.9 metres	—
Front Tyre	275 / 50 R20	265 / 35 R19
Rear Tyre	275 / 50 R20	265 / 35 R19
Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	5-link Axle with Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	5-link Axle with Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Kerb weight	—	1795 kg
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake	Ventilated 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
Hill Descent Control	Yes	—
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Park Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse 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	Keyless	Remote
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	Active
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	LED on front, LED on rear	LED on front, LED on rear
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Black (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	Yes	Yes
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Yes
Roof Antenna	—	Yes
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Seating Capacity	5 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	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)	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)
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Passenger Seat	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)	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)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	Full
Rear Seat Split	60:40 split	—
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interior Colour	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black	Black / Rock Gray
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather Steering	Yes	Yes
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	—
Cabin Boot Access	Yes	Yes
Boot Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote
Anti Glare Mirror	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Interior Ambient Light	64	30
Interior Ambient Lights	Multi-colour	Yes
Puddle Lamp	Yes	Yes
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Vanity Mirror Light	Driver & Co-Driver	—
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Infotainment
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	12.3 inch	10.1 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	—
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
Window One Touch Down	All	All
Window One Touch Up	All	All
Side Blinds on Windows	Rear - Electric	—
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	2	1
Cupholder	Front & Rear	Front Only
Sunglass Holder	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	—	Yes
Other
Find My Car	Yes	Yes
Geofencing	Yes	Yes
Car Status Via App	Yes	Yes
Emergency Call System	Yes	Yes
OTA Update	Yes	—
AC On Off via App	Yes	—
Car Unlock via App	Yes	Yes
Remote Light Flash via App	Yes	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 GLE 400d 4MATIC LWB and Audi RS 5 Sportback.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d 4MATIC LWB is priced at ₹ 1.12 Crore, while the Audi RS 5 Sportback is priced at ₹ 1.13 Crore.

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d 4MATIC LWB delivers 326 bhp @ 3600 rpm power and 700 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm torque, compared to the Audi RS 5 Sportback which produces 444 bhp @ 5700 rpm power and 600 Nm @ 2000 - 5000 rpm torque.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d 4MATIC LWB features a Automatic gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Audi RS 5 Sportback comes with a Automatic gearbox and Petrol fuel.