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Audi Q5 vs Mercedes GLA comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 38,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or Mercedes GLA?

Audi Q5 vs Mercedes GLA: Key differences

Audi Q5

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mercedes GLA

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 GLA is moderately cheaper – starting at 38,800 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,535 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q5 uses 2.5 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes GLA with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 100 km, about 26 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

GLA

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 offers slightly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Audi Q5 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q5 delivers a bit more torque with 580 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Q5

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLA is markedly lighter – 1,570 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q5 carries moderately more – 565 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q5 is clearly superior overall 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 : 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/100km
  • Electric Range : 92 - 100 km
Audi Q5
Mercedes GLA

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi Q5

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

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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Audi Q5
Mercedes GLA

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
Price
38,800 - 75,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
74 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
66 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,834 - 1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
480 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
340 - 580 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
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

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