Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz CLS. The Audi Q5 price is Rs. 65.51 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLS price is Rs. 84.70 Lakh. The Audi Q5 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz CLS is available in 1950 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Q5 provides the mileage of 13.4 kmpl.

Q5 vs CLS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q5	CLS
Price	Rs. 65.51 Lakh	Rs. 84.70 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1950 cc
Power	261 bhp	241 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 65.51 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz CLS

300d [2018-2019]

Rs. 84.70 Lakh

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Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Mercedes-Benz CLS

300d [2018-2019]

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	240
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1
Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4	CDI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm	241 bhp @ 4200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	13.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	943
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R19	225 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R19	275 / 40 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Altas Beige / Black with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts, Okapi Brown / Black with with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Aluminium
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	30
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on rear	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Digital Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Navarra Blue Metallic	Ruby Black Metallic
	Mythos Black Metallic	Obsidian Black Metallic
	Manhattan Gray Metallic	Cavansite Blue Metallic
	Glacier White	Designo Hyacinth Red
		Iridium Silver Metallic
		Graphite Grey Metallic
		Designo Selenite Grey Magno
		Polar White Metallic
		Designo Diamond White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

3 Ratings

4.3/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Exterior	4.5Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.5Comfort
	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Audi Q5 Review

1. Very good 2. Excellent 3. It has a very beautiful look and it is a very good performance. 4. Service on every 6 months and its maintenance is high in cost. 5. Very shiny and smooth

Best of Best

This is the best car, I ever ride. This is the car 2hick gives you everything. Such as Luxury, comfort. And everything what you paid for. Before this car I used fortuner. But when I purchased this. I got everything. This is the best Luxuriest car of Mercedes Benz in my opinion. I always want to have a Mercedes, now I have Mercedes Benz CLS

More Expert Reviews on Q5 and CLS

Audi Q5 Review: Pros and Cons

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Length (mm)	4682	4988
Width (mm)	1893	1890
Height (mm)	1655	1435
Wheelbase (mm)	2827	2939
Kerb Weight (kg)		1927

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	520
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	70	66

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub-strips	Silver

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited