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Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes EQA comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 228 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Mercedes EQA?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes EQA: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • moderately cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mercedes EQA

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more electric range
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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 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A5 Sportback is moderately cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Mercedes EQA costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,674 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQA offers clearly more range – reaching up to 476 km, about 366 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

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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 Sportback offers substantially more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 228 HP. That’s roughly 411 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes EQA takes 7.7 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers substantially more torque with 825 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is moderately lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,115 kg. The difference is around 345 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A5 Sportback offers markedly more boot space – 445 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries slightly more – 530 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback 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 £40,200
A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • 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 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 110 km
Audi A5 Sportback
Mercedes EQA

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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Mercedes EQA

The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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Audi A5 Sportback
Mercedes EQA

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
45,900 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
476 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,115 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,834 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
425 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
228 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
168 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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