2021 Audi SQ8 4.0 TFSI quattro (500 HP) vs 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Audi SQ8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceAudi SQ8: AED 318,875Mercedes-Benz GLC: AED 319,900Audi SQ8 is AED 1,025 cheaper.
- PowerAudi SQ8: 500 hpMercedes-Benz GLC: 255 hpAudi SQ8 makes 245 hp more.
- TorqueAudi SQ8: 700 NmMercedes-Benz GLC: 400 NmAudi SQ8 makes 300 Nm more.
- Fuel economyAudi SQ8: 12.5 km/LMercedes-Benz GLC: 13.5 km/LMercedes-Benz GLC goes 1.0 km further per litre.
- LengthAudi SQ8: 4986 mmMercedes-Benz GLC: 4716 mmAudi SQ8 is 270 mm longer.
- SeatingAudi SQ8: 5 SeaterMercedes-Benz GLC: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceAudi SQ8: 605 LMercedes-Benz GLC: 500 LAudi SQ8 carries 105 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Audi SQ8 or Mercedes-Benz GLC?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Audi SQ8 is AED 1,025 cheaper. Audi SQ8 makes 245 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.
Audi
SQ8 4.0 TFSI quattro (500 HP)
AED 318,875*
Mercedes-Benz
GLC 300 4MATIC
AED 319,900*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
8
4000
500
700
Petrol
4.0
2000
255
400
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
8
4.0
Displacement (cc)
4000
2000
Power (hp)
500
255
Peak Torque (Nm)
700
400
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
9-speed
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)
85
12.5
66
13.5
Fuel Tank Size (L)
85
66
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
12.5
13.5
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
4.3
250
3.2
240
0 to 100 (s)
4.3
3.2
Top Speed (km/h)
250
240
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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)
-
-
4986
1995
1705
2995
-
-
-
605
-
5
4716
1890
1648
2888
-
235/60 R18
235/60 R18
500
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
-
5
Length (mm)
4986
4716
Width (mm)
1995
1890
Height (mm)
1705
1648
Wheelbase (mm)
2995
2888
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
235/60 R18
Rear Tyres
-
235/60 R18
Cargo Space (L)
605
500
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
Disc
Disc
-
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Ventilated 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