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Audi Q5 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison

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?

Audi Q5 vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: Key differences

Audi Q5

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Q5

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 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.

CLA Coupe

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 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.

Q5

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £46,400
Q5

Audi Q5

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 92 - 100 km
Audi Q5
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi Q5

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.

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

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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Audi Q5
Mercedes CLA Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
430 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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