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Audi Q5 vs Mercedes GLA - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (367 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (44800 £ vs 38800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Mercedes GLA?

Audi Q5

4 (3 Reviews)
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Mercedes GLA

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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.

Mercedes GLA has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38800 £, while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £. That’s a price difference of around 5992 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Mercedes GLA with 2.90 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Audi Q5 performs noticeable better – achieving up to 100 km, about 26 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

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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 Mercedes GLA has a to a small extent 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 GLA is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 4.30 s, while the Audi Q5 takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLA performs slight 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 slight stronger with 550 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 50 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 GLA is clearly perceptible lighter – 1570 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q5 offers somewhat more room – 520 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi Q5 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1473 L, which is about 43 L more than the Mercedes GLA.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 somewhat takes the win – 565 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi Q5 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £44,800
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Audi Q5

  • Engine Type : Plugin 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
  • Electric Range : 92 - 100 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 GLA

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Mercedes GLA blends Mercedes style with compact crossover practicality, looking sharper than its size suggests while still feeling purposeful around town. Inside it serves up premium materials and tech-forward ergonomics, and the composed ride makes it an appealing pick for buyers who want luxury wrapped in a city-friendly package with a wink of adventurous spirit.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
44800 - 78900 £
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38800 - 75300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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92 - 100 km
Electric Range
74 km
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20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
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56 - 189 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
Curb weight
1570 - 1810 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
4412 - 4443 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1834 - 1849 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
1590 - 1616 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
1385 - 1430 L
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
480 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-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
4.3 - 11 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 270 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 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
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Brand
Audi
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