Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

CarWale brings you comparison of Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]. The Audi Q5 price is Rs. 65.51 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh. The Audi Q5 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Q5 provides the mileage of 13.4 kmpl.

Q5 vs CLS [2014-2018] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Q5	CLS [2014-2018]
Price	Rs. 65.51 Lakh	Rs. 73.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	2143 cc
Power	261 bhp	201 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 65.51 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

250 CDI

Rs. 73.91 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

250 CDI

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

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	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm	201 bhp @ 3800 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 - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar	AIRMATIC air suspension
Rear Suspension	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar	AIRMATIC air suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R19	245 / 45 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R19	245 / 45 R17

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 Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone
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	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	Captain Seats
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single 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
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Aluminium
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	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
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	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
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Navarra Blue Metallic	Magnetite Black
	Mythos Black Metallic	Cavensite Blue
	Manhattan Gray Metallic	Citrine Brown
	Glacier White	Designo Hyacinth Red Metallic
		Diamond Silver
		Designo Diamond White Bright

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CLS [2014-2018] comparison with similar cars

Q5 vs CLS [2014-2018] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]?

Audi Q5 price is Rs. 65.51 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh. Hence Audi Q5 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Q5 compared to CLS [2014-2018]?

For the Premium Plus 45 TFSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q5 produces 261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm of power and 370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm of torque. For the 250 CDI variant, 2143 cc Diesel engine of CLS [2014-2018] produces 201 bhp @ 3800 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

Length (mm)	4682	4937
Width (mm)	1893	1881
Height (mm)	1655	1418
Wheelbase (mm)	2827	2874
Kerb Weight (kg)		1850

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	520	475
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	70	80

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)
Ride Height Adjustment

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
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