Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Audi Q8 e-tron Comparison
Compare the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q8 e-tron on Carbike360 - price, specs, driving range, performance, features, charging time, and more.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC costs ₹77 Lakh, while the Audi Q8 e-tron 50} is priced at ₹1.15 Cr.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is powered by a 1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC engine and delivers 255 bhp @ 5800 rpm with a mileage of 14.72., Whereas Audi Q8 e-tron 50 is an Electric car, it delivers 491 driving range with a 95 kWh, 114 Volt battery capacity.
Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Audi Q8 e-tron Comparison Overview
| Key Highlights | Mercedes-Benz GLC | Audi Q8 e-tron |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Capacity | 1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC | Not Applicable Cylinders Inline, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable |
| Power | 255 bhp @ 5800 rpm | NA |
| Transmission | Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | Automatic - 1 Gears |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
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Ex-Showroom Price
77.00 Lakh
1.15 Cr
EMI
₹1,42,180
@ 8.5% for 5 years
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₹2,11,848
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Brochure
User Rating
4.4
4.0
NCAP Rating
5
5
Frunk Storage
—
—
Seating Capacity
5 Person
5 Person
Doors
5 Doors
5 Doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 litres
—
Bootspace
620 litres
528 litres
No of Rows
2 Rows
2 Rows
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
DC Fast Charging
—
0-80 % : 30 Mins, 150 KW Charger
Performance on Alternate Fuel
—
—
Top Speed
240 kmph
200 kmph
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
400 Nm @ 2000-2200 Rpm
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Driving Range
—
491 km
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
400 Nm @ 2000-2200 Rpm
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Engine
1999 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC
Not Applicable Cylinders Inline, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Alternate Fuel
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Battery
—
95 KWh, 114 Volt
Battery Charging
—
—
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
6.2 seconds
6 seconds
Electric Motor
2 Placed At One Motor Each On Front And Rear Axle
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
AC Regular Charging
—
11 KW Charger
Transmission
Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Automatic - 1 Gears
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type
2.0 Litre With Inline-4 Turbo
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AC Fast Charging
—
22 KW Charger
City Mileage
—
—
Range
—
491 km
Highway Mileage
—
—
Max Motor Performance
—
335 Bhp, 664 Nm
Mileage (ARAI)
14.72 kmpl
—
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
255 Bhp @ 5800 Rpm
—
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed
6.2 seconds
6 seconds
Electric Motor Assist
23 Bhp 200 Nm
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Ground Clearance
201 mm
—
Kerb Weight
—
2585 kg
Length
4716 mm
4915 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
2928 mm
Width
1890 mm
1976 mm
Ground Clearance (unladen)
—
—
Height
1640 mm
1632 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
—
—
Front Suspension
—
Adaptive Air Suspension
Front Tyres
235 / 55 R19
255 / 50 R20
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Rear Tyres
235 / 55 R19
255 / 50 R20
Four Wheel Steering
—
—
Steering Type
Power Assisted (Electric)
Power Assisted (Electric)
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel
Steel
—
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Suspension
—
Adaptive Air Suspension
Tyre Construction
Radial - Tubeless
Radial - Tubeless
Rub-strips
Black
Roof Rails
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Antenna
Yes (Roof-mounted)
Shark Fin Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body-coloured Bumpers
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Keyless
Keyless
Driver Armrest
Split Rear Seat
40:20:40
40:20:40
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Ventilated Seat Type
Heated
Driver Seat Adjustment
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)
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) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Second Row Seat Adjustment
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)
Front Seatback Pockets
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
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)
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)
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Interior Colours
Black/ Macchiato Beige And Sienna Brown
Okapi Brown, Black, Pearl Beige
Ventilated Seats
Front Only
Massage Seats
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Cup Holder
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat
Third Row Seat Type
—
Split Third Row Seat
—
Lane Departure Prevention
Seat Belt Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Rear Middle Head Rest
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Airbags
9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Puncture Repair Kit
—
One Touch Down
All
All
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
—
Both Sides
Interior Door Handles
Chrome
Chrome
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Bootlid Opener
Electric Opening And Closing
Electric Opening And Closing
One Touch Up
All
All
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Exterior Door Handles Finish
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Rear Wiper
Interior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Chrome
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Scuff Plates
Aluminium
Metallic
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Manual
Rear Defogger
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Soft-close Door
—
Rear Windshield Blind
—
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
Head Unit Size
Not Available
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
iPod Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Infotainment Screen Size
11.9 inch
10.1 inch
USB Compatibility
Gesture Control
Touchscreen Size
11.9 inch
10.1 inch
Voice Command
Speakers
6+
16
Steering-mounted controls
Internal Hard Drive
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
AM/FM Radio
DVD Playback
—
Clock
Digital
Digital
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed
Shift Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
Tachometer
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Door Ajar Warning
Average Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Warranty (In Years)
3
2
Battery Warranty (In Years)
Cup Holders Position
Front & Second Row
Front & Second Row
Sunglass Holder
Cooled Glovebox
—
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders
—
Electronic Parking Brake
Auto Hold
Auto Hold
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Parking Assist
360 Degree Camera
360 Degree Camera
Third Row AC Zone
—
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Cruise Control
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
12V Power Outlets
2
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal Only
Electronic - All
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Air Purifier
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Cornering Headlights
Intelligent
Ambient Interior Lighting
Multi-colour
Multi-colour
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Puddle Lamps
Reading Lamp
Both Sides
Cabin Lamps Position
Front And Rear
Front And Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Glovebox Lamp
Rear Reading Lamp
Both Sides
Fog Lights
LED
LED On Front, LED On Rear
Ambient Interior Count
64
30
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Cabin Lamps
Front And Rear
Front And Rear
Headlights
LED
LED
Taillights
LED
LED
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive
Full-time
Torque-On-Demand
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Pros And Cons
Mercedes-Benz GLC
- ✓Powerful diesel and petrol mild-hybrid engines
- ✓9G-TRONIC automatic is extremely smooth
- ✓Standard 4MATIC AWD on both variants
- ✓Premium cabin quality with large digital displays
- ✓Excellent ride comfort with adaptive suspension
- ✓Burmester 3D sound system is segment-leading
- ✓Advanced ADAS and safety technology
- ✓Extensive connected-car features via Mercedes-me
Audi Q8 e-tron
- ✓Premium electric SUV with strong Audi Q8 e-tron performance
- ✓Long driving range, especially in Q8 e-tron 55
- ✓Adaptive air suspension delivers excellent ride comfort
- ✓High-end interior quality and advanced infotainment
- ✓Fast DC charging capability for highway use
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