Audi A6 vs Mercedes Benz Glc

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Audi A6

Audi A6

2.0 Petrol 45 TFSI Technology

71.66 lakh

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Mercedes Benz Glc

2.0 Diesel 220d 4Matic

77.00 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1984 cc
1993 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Diesel

Motor Type

Belt Alternator Starter
–

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

7
9

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

245hp at 5000-6000rpm
197hp at 3600

Max Engine Torque

370Nm at 1600-4500rpm
440Nm at 1800 - 2200

Combined Max Power

245hp at 5000-6000rpm
–

Combined Max Torque

370Nm at 1600-4500rpm
–

Max Motor Power

–
23hp

Max Motor Torque

–
200Nm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

Drive Mode Types

N/A
–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

14.11 kmpl
19.47 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

73 litres
62 litres

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

User Reported Mileage

–
10.21 kmpl

0-100kph

–
7.8 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
4.71 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
6.24 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, 5-link
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, 5-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

N/A

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Powered
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5.55 m
–

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Wheel Size

19 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

245/45 R19
235/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

245/45 R19
235/55 R19

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4939 mm
4716 mm

Width

1886 mm
1890 mm

Height

1470 mm
1640 mm

Wheelbase

2930 mm
2888 mm

Kerb Weight

1770 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

530 litres
620 litres

Doors

4
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Glove Box

Cup Holders

Sunglass Holder

Cooled Storage

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Cup Holders

Powered Tailgate

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Cabin Boot Access

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Interior Lamps

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Bluetooth Connectivity

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Front Seatback Pockets

Vanity Mirror

Electric Tailgate Release

Rear Reading Lamp

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

12 Volt Port

Roof Grab Handles

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

4-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Trunk Light

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Safety

Airbags

6
7

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Side Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

High Beam Assist

–

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Heads Up Display

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Dashcam

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Lane Departure Avoidance

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Door Ajar Warning

Overspeed Warning

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Front & Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Lane Keep Assist

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED fog lamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

Rub Strips

Scuff Plates

LED headlamps

LED DRLs

Antenna

LED taillights

Puddle Lamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Spoiler

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

Projector Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

ORVM turn indicators

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Roof Rails

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leather
Leather

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

Bang & Olufsen
–

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.1-inch and 8.6-inch Touchscreens
11.9-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wired

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wired

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

–
6

Connected Car Features

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Find My Car

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Emergency Call Button

–

SOS Button

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Questions you may find useful

•1w

I am planning to buy my first luxury car. Right now, I’m getting good offers on Audi A6 and Q5 that are much cheaper than X3 and GLC. Will it make more sense to buy a 3 series in BMW or should I go for an Audi A6/Q5? I don’t want to spend more than 65 lakh.

Verified
•6m

Audi is offering some very tempting deals on the A6 and Q5, and for obvious reasons. Both models are now well into their lifecycles and feel dated next to newer rivals, so the only way Audi can move them out of showrooms is with substantial discounts. That said, if you're getting a good deal, both are well worth considering.Yes, the cabins have aged and the tech is no longer cutting edge. The infotainment systems are a couple of generations behind what you'll find in the latest BMWs and Mercedes, and the overall cabin ambience doesn't feel as fresh or as richly appointed. But if you can live with that, these Audis remain superbly engineered cars. The 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engines are smooth, refined and genuinely fantastic, and both cars drive beautifully. Ride quality, in particular, is excellent, and better than what the Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW 3 Series offer.Within your Rs 65 lakh budget, our pick would be the A6. It's a segment above the 3 Series, and with current discounts it slips comfortably into your price range, which makes it exceptional value. It rides with a suppleness the Germans rarely match at this price, is impressively quiet and relaxed, and drives very well indeed. The GLC and 3 Series are better equipped and have plusher, more modern cabins, but they don't drive with the same polish or offer the same space and comfort. As a first luxury car, the A6 at a discount is hard to beat.

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