Audi RS 3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG

Audi RS 3

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Audi RS 3

The Audi RS 3 pairs very high performance (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s, 290 km/h) with all-wheel-drive traction in a five-seat compact. It’s good value in its segment for speed-focused buyers who still need year-round usability, but efficiency and cargo space are clear trade-offs.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety10.5 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG

A five-seat, V8 biturbo performance model that pairs serious speed (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s) with useful everyday space. Best suited to premium buyers who want road‑trip practicality without giving up pace.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety476 hp

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Usage fit

Family 55 / 55

City 41 / 35

Budget / value 47 / 21

Road trip 52 / 55

Performance 44 / 41

Cargo 15 / 30

Practical 34 / 27

Premium 56 / 61

Winter 66 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi RS 3 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi RS 3 Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG

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Pros & cons

Audi RS 3

Serious pace: 400 hp, 480 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 3.8 s.
AWD traction supports confident winter and wet-weather driving.
Seats five, making it viable as a family compact.
Good value in its segment for the performance on offer.
Small trunk (282 L) limits cargo for trips or strollers.
Combined consumption of 10.5 L/100 km is thirsty for daily commuting.
Higher price than non-performance compacts.
No hybrid or EV option for improved efficiency.

Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG

Very quick: 0–100 km/h in 3.8 s and 280 km/h top speed.
V8 biturbo punch (476 hp, 650 Nm) for confident overtakes and highway cruising.
Five seats and a 550 L trunk support family use and longer trips.
Strong safety ranking signal alongside its performance focus.
High combined fuel use at 12.3 L/100 km if you commute heavily.
Premium price of 73,800 won’t suit budget-focused buyers.
Only five seats; no third row for larger families.
Weak winter-driving signal suggests it’s not the best pick for frequent snow and ice.

Verdict

Pick Audi RS 3 if…

Best fuel economy

Audi RS 3 uses 10.5 L/100km vs 12.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG puts out 476 hp vs 400 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi RS 3

Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 AMG

Verdict

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