Compare performance (367 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Mercedes CLA Coupe?
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 CLA Coupe is a bit cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,735 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q5 uses 2.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers clearly more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 692 km more than the Audi Q5.
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 Q5 offers marginally more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 354 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q5 delivers moderately more torque with 580 Nm compared to 515 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is slightly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Audi Q5 offers markedly more boot space – 520 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi Q5 carries slightly more – 565 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.
The Audi Q5 has the upper hand 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.
The Audi Q5 is a refined compact luxury SUV that blends a plush, well-appointed interior with confident, composed handling suited to everyday driving. It’s a strong choice if you want a comfortable, technology-rich cabin and a practical, upscale package that feels polished on both city streets and longer trips.
detailsThe 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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Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
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Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
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Electric Range
542 - 792 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
490 - 565 kg
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Payload
430 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 367 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
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Power kW
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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