The Audi Q5 is a key model to consider if you are looking for an alternative to the Mercedes-Benz GLC. Available at a starting price of ₹65.51 lakhs (ex-showroom), the Audi Q5 is a major player in the Indian luxury car market. Positioned between the Audi Q3 and Q7, this luxury SUV comes priced significantly lower than the GLC. Making it a competitive model against the GLC is factors like similar features and performance, along with a cheaper price tag.

Another key competitor, the BMW X3 distinguishes itself as a vital substitute for the Mercedes-Benz GLC. Powering the SUV are petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol variant gets power from a 2.0-litre twin-turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the diesel variant gets energy from a 2.0-litre twin-turbocharged four-cylinder motor. Both the petrol and diesel engines come mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Volvo XC60 is another strong alternative against the Mercedes-Benz GLC if you are looking for a luxury SUV. This luxury compact SUV may not rake in as many sales numbers as the Mercedes-Benz GLC or its other German rivals, but the SUV offers top-notch safety for which the Scandinavian automaker has been known. The Volvo XC60 also raises the bar by being equipped with a fuel-efficient mild-hybrid powertrain. Powering the SUV is a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with mild-hybrid technology. Mated to an automatic transmission, this engine churns out 250 bhp peak power at 4,000 rpm and 350 Nm of maximum torque between 1,500 rpm and 3,000 rpm.