Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Audi Q5 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mercedes-Benz GLS and Audi Q5 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC is priced at ₹1.28 Cr, Audi Q5 Technology 45 TFSI is priced at ₹70.73 Lakh.
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC comes with 2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Audi Q5 Technology 45 TFSI comes with 1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Audi Q5 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLS	Audi Q5
Engine Capacity	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Mercedes-Benz GLS

₹ 1.28 Cr

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Audi Q5

₹ 70.73 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.28 Cr

70.73 Lakh

EMI

₹2,36,166

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹1,30,602

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

4.3

4.1

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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Seating Capacity

7 Person

5 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Fuel Tank Capacity

90 litres

70 litres

Bootspace

493 litres

520 litres

No of Rows

3 Rows

2 Rows

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

DC Fast Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Top Speed

250 kmph

240 kmph

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

500 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

370 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

Driving Range

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943 km

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

500 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

370 Nm @ 1600-4500 Rpm

Engine

2999 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1984 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Alternate Fuel

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Regenerative Braking

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

6.1 seconds

Electric Motor

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Drivetrain

AWD

AC Regular Charging

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Engine Type

M256 Turbocharged I6 With Integrated Starter-Alternator

2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4

AC Fast Charging

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City Mileage

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Range

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Highway Mileage

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Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

12 kmpl

13.4 kmpl

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

375 Bhp @ 5800 Rpm

261 Bhp @ 5250-6500 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.1 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

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Ground Clearance

200 mm

Kerb Weight

2460 kg

1870 kg

Length

5209 mm

4682 mm

Wheelbase

3135 mm

2827 mm

Width

2157 mm

1893 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1823 mm

1655 mm

Minimum Turning Radius

6 metres

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Front Suspension

Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar With Damper Control

Front Tyres

275 / 45 R21

235 / 55 R19

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Rear Tyres

315 / 40 R21

235 / 55 R19

Four Wheel Steering

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Alloy

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Suspension

Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar With Damper Control

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Rub-strips

Black

Silver

Roof Rails

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body Kit

Cladding - Body Coloured

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

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Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Driver Armrest

Third Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Driver Seat Adjustment

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) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Headrests

Front, Second & Third

Front & Rear

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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)

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

Third Row Seat Type

Bench

Seat Upholstery

Artificial Leather

Leather

Interior Colours

Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black

Altas Beige / Black With Matte Black Accents And Black Piano Lacquer Inserts, Okapi Brown / Black With With Matte Black Accents And Black Piano Lacquer Inserts

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Massage Seats

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Rear Armrest

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Puncture Repair Kit

Lane Departure Prevention

Seat Belt Warning

High-beam Assist

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Rear Middle Head Rest

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

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

Blind Spot Detection

Lane Departure Warning

Child Seat Anchor Points

Dashcam

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Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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One Touch Down

All

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Bootlid Opener

Internal With Remote

Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

One Touch Up

All

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Rear Wiper

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Rain-sensing Wipers

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Aluminium

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Electric

Rear - Manual

Rear Defogger

Soft-close Door

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ORVM Colour

Dual Tone

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Rear Windshield Blind

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Display

LCD Display

Touch-screen Display

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

iPod Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Apple CarPlay

Wired

Android Auto

Wired

Infotainment Screen Size

12.3 inch

10.1 inch

USB Compatibility

Touchscreen Size

12.3 inch

10.1 inch

Voice Command

Speakers

Steering-mounted controls

Internal Hard Drive

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)

AM/FM Radio

Gesture Control

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DVD Playback

—

Clock

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Multi-Function Display

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Distance to Empty

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Gear Indicator

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Door Ajar Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Sunglass Holder

Third Row Cup Holders

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest Storage

Cooled Glovebox

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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

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Cruise Control

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Electronic Parking Brake

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Auto Hold

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Five Zone)

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

12V Power Outlets

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Third Row AC Zone

Vents On Roof , Fan Speed Controls

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Umbrella Storage in Door

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Air Purifier

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Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Headlight Height Adjuster

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Glovebox Lamp

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

LED On Front, LED On Rear

LED On Rear

Ambient Interior Count

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Headlights

LED

Taillights

LED

Ride Height Adjustment

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Differential Lock

Four-Wheel-Drive

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)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mercedes-Benz GLS

✓Extremely spacious 7-seater luxury SUV with premium comfort in all rows.
✓Refined petrol & powerful diesel engines with advanced hybrid support.
✓AIRMATIC air suspension delivers excellent comfort and stability.
✓Loaded with cutting-edge tech: MBUX, Burmester, MULTIBEAM LED, Transparent Bonnet.
✓Strong safety package with multiple ADAS features and 360° vision.
✓High-quality materials and AMG Line styling elevate cabin and exterior appeal.