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Audi A5 Avant vs Mercedes EQB comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Mercedes EQB?

Audi A5 Avant vs Mercedes EQB: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Mercedes EQB

4.3 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A5 Avant is a bit cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Mercedes EQB costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,255 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQB offers significantly more range – reaching up to 535 km, about 427 km more than the Audi A5 Avant.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant offers substantially more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 292 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes EQB takes 6.2 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers noticeably more torque with 825 Nm compared to 520 Nm. That’s about 305 Nm more.

A5 Avant

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Avant is moderately lighter – 1,785 kg compared to 2,105 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQB offers very slightly more boot space – 495 L compared to 476 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Avant carries moderately more – 535 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Avant is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £41,600
A5 Avant

Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 108 km
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Reviews Audi A5 Avant

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Hje
10 May 2026, 10:01:51

I do a lot of highway and generally long distance driving where A5 is superior to BMW 3.

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Stefan
4 Dec 2025, 21:05:57

A bit boring and no longer up-to-date with its slow charging speed...

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
45,900 - 58,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
468 - 535 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
2,105 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
361 - 476 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
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Length
4,684 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
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Height
1,654 - 1,689 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,710 L
Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Audi A5 Avant?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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