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Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Mercedes V Class?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • a bit cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes V Class

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Audi A5 Sportback is a bit cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,964 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

V Class

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 significantly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 402 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 V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers markedly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 325 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is clearly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 422 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries significantly more – 908 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 378 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback holds a decisive overall lead 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
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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 V Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
45 - 172 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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