2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC vs 2021 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro (340 HP)
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Audi Q8, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceMercedes-Benz GLC: AED 319,900Audi Q8: AED 318,875Audi Q8 is AED 1,025 cheaper.
- PowerMercedes-Benz GLC: 255 hpAudi Q8: 340 hpAudi Q8 makes 85 hp more.
- TorqueMercedes-Benz GLC: 400 NmAudi Q8: 500 NmAudi Q8 makes 100 Nm more.
- Fuel economyMercedes-Benz GLC: 13.5 km/LAudi Q8: 12.5 km/LMercedes-Benz GLC goes 1.0 km further per litre.
- LengthMercedes-Benz GLC: 4716 mmAudi Q8: 4986 mmAudi Q8 is 270 mm longer.
- SeatingMercedes-Benz GLC: 5 SeaterAudi Q8: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceMercedes-Benz GLC: 500 LAudi Q8: 605 LAudi Q8 carries 105 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Mercedes-Benz GLC or Audi Q8?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Audi Q8 is AED 1,025 cheaper. Audi Q8 makes 85 hp more. Mercedes-Benz GLC goes 1.0 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300 4MATIC
AED 319,900*
Audi
Q8 55 TFSI quattro (340 HP)
AED 318,875*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
2000
255
400
Petrol
6
3000
340
500
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
6
Displacement (cc)
2000
3000
Power (hp)
255
340
Peak Torque (Nm)
400
500
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
9-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
9-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
66
13.5
85
12.5
Fuel Tank Size (L)
66
85
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
13.5
12.5
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
3.2
240
5.9
250
0 to 100 (s)
3.2
5.9
Top Speed (km/h)
240
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
4716
1890
1648
2888
-
235/60 R18
235/60 R18
500
-
-
4986
1995
1705
2995
-
-
-
605
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
-
Length (mm)
4716
4986
Width (mm)
1890
1995
Height (mm)
1648
1705
Wheelbase (mm)
2888
2995
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
235/60 R18
-
Rear Tyres
235/60 R18
-
Cargo Space (L)
500
605
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
-
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist