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Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC vs Audi RS 5 Sportback
Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.
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Comparison
Key Specifications Matrix
326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 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 AWD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Diesel
Fuel
Petrol
12.5 km/l
Economy / Range
10.8 km/l
7 Seater
Seating
5 Seater
9
Airbags
6
Full Technical Specifications
Comprehensive Breakdown| Specification | Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC | Audi RS 5 Sportback |
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| Pricing & Availability | ||
| Price Amount | ₹ 1.29 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 - 4200 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 AWD (All Wheel Drive) |
Quattro Permanent AWD (All Wheel Drive) |
| Fuel Capacity | 90 litres |
58 litres |
| Emission Standard | BS 6 |
BS 6 |
| Engine Misc | Idle Start/Stop |
Idle Start/Stop |
| Electric Range | 1125 Km |
630 Km |
| Fuel Economy | 12.5 km/l |
10.8 km/l |
| Body | ||
| Length | 5207 mm |
4783 mm |
| Width | 2157 mm |
1866 mm |
| Height | 1823 mm |
1409 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm |
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| Wheelbase | 3135 mm |
2832 mm |
| Turn Radius | 6 metres |
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| Kerb weight | 2505 kg |
1795 kg |
| Front Tyre | 275 / 45 R21 |
265 / 35 R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 315 / 40 R21 |
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 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 Airbags (Driver, Front 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 |
| NCAP Rating | — | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) |
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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 | Dual Tone (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 - Body Coloured |
Yes |
| Rub Strips | Black |
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| Roof Antenna | — | Yes |
| Interior | ||
| Interior | Dual Tone |
Dual Tone |
| Scuff Plates | Metallic |
Metallic |
| Seating Capacity | 7 Person |
5 Person |
| Seating Row | 3 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, Second & Third |
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 | 40:20:40 split |
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| Mid Rear Head Rest | Yes | Yes |
| Third Row Seat | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) |
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| Third Row Seat Type | Bench |
— |
| Third Row Seat Split | 50:50 split |
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| Ventilated Seats | Heated and cooled |
Heated and cooled |
| Interior Colour | Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black |
Black / Rock Gray |
| Seat Upholstery | Artificial Leather |
Leather |
| Leather Steering | Yes | Yes |
| Interior Door Handles | Chrome |
Chrome |
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear |
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| Cabin Boot Access | Yes | Yes |
| Boot Opener | Internal with Remote |
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 |
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| Rear Reading Lamp | Yes | Yes |
| Infotainment | ||
| Display | LCD Display |
Touch-screen Display |
| Screen Size | 12.3 inch |
10.1 inch |
| Rear Screen | Yes | — |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Tachometer | Digital |
Digital |
| Cluster Brightness Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Alexa | Yes | — |
| Internal Hard Drive | Yes | — |
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| Comfort | ||
| AC | Yes (Automatic Five 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 and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls |
Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls |
| Third Row AC | Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls |
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| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless Button Start | Yes | Yes |
| Steering Adjust | 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 |
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| 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 |
| Third Row Cup Holder | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | 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 | — |
| Car Unlock via App | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof via App | 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 GLS 400d 4MATIC and Audi RS 5 Sportback.
The Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC is priced at ₹ 1.29 Crore, while the Audi RS 5 Sportback is priced at ₹ 1.13 Crore.
The Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC delivers 326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 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 GLS 400d 4MATIC features a Automatic gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Audi RS 5 Sportback comes with a Automatic gearbox and Petrol fuel.
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