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Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes EQV comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 50,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Mercedes EQV?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes EQV: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes EQV

  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space
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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 visibly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Mercedes EQV costs 50,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,547 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQV offers substantially more range – reaching up to 364 km, about 254 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 204 HP. That’s roughly 435 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 EQV takes 10.3 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers significantly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 365 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes EQV offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is significantly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,666 kg. The difference is around 896 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQV offers considerably more boot space – 1,410 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 965 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQV carries markedly more – 834 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 304 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.

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 EQV

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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 EQV

The Mercedes EQV is a serene electric people‑mover that wraps practical interior space in true Mercedes luxury, turning long trips into a first‑class commute. It’s perfect for families and executives who want silent, comfortable transport with a premium feel, and it manages to be both sensible and a little bit smug in the best possible way.

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Audi A5 Sportback
Mercedes EQV

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
50,700 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 27.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
244 - 364 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,666 - 2,863 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
1,030 - 1,410 L
Length
-
Length
5,140 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,920 - 1,923 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 - 5,010 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
637 - 834 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
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.3 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
365 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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