Head-to-Head Showdown

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

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

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
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
—
Wheelbase
3135 mm
2832 mm
Turn Radius
6 metres
—
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
—
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
—
Mid Rear Head Rest Yes Yes
Third Row Seat
2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
—
Third Row Seat Type
Bench
—
Third Row Seat Split
50:50 split
—
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
—
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
—
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
—
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
—
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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