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Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Mercedes EQT?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes EQT is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,426 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQT offers clearly more range – reaching up to 278 km, about 158 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers clearly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 517 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 8.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 580 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

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 Sportback is only slightly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQT offers somewhat more boot space – 551 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQT carries very slightly more – 531 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback is decisively ahead 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.

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A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 120 km
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Mercedes EQT

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 120 km
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
39 - 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
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
457 - 531 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plug-in 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
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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