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Audi Q5 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (44800 £ vs 37100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Audi Q5

4 (3 Reviews)
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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You can find all user reviews further down on this page.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes CLA Coupe has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37100 £, while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £. That’s a price difference of around 7726 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Coupe manages with 2.30 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Audi Q5 with 2.50 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs decisively better – achieving up to 791 km, about 691 km more than the Audi Q5.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Coupe has a slightly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Audi Q5 takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs minimal better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Audi Q5 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q5 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 550 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is distinct lighter – 1505 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 405 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q5 offers a bit more room – 520 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 slightly takes the win – 565 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes CLA Coupe shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £37,100
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 86 - 791 km
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Audi Q5

4 (3 Reviews)
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The Audi Q5 feels like the sensible luxury choice — polished cabin materials, a calm ride and enough tech to keep commuters and weekend adventurers equally pleased. It won't shout for attention but will quietly check the boxes for buyers who want refinement, space and everyday usability with a dash of Audi charisma.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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4 (3 Reviews)
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Reviews Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Dejf
18 Dec 2025, 14:59:40

Nice efficient car. Like it

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Costs and Consumption
Price
44800 - 78900 £
Price
37100 - 73700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
86 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.9 - 85 kWh
co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
0 - 202 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
Curb weight
1505 - 2135 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
395 - 460 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
4692 - 4723 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
1404 - 1468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
440 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 270 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
230 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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