Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Audi Q5

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLA and Audi Q5. The Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 45.00 Lakh and Audi Q5 price is Rs. 64.90 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz CLA is available in 0 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Electric and Audi Q5 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Q5 provides the mileage of 13.4 kmpl.

CLA 250 Plus 85.5 kWh vs Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	CLA	Q5
Price	Rs. 45.00 Lakh	Rs. 64.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	0 cc	1984 cc
Power	-	261 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz CLA

250 Plus 85.5 kWh

Rs. 45.00 Lakh

Expected Ex-Showroom Price

Audi Q5

Premium Plus 45 TFSI

Rs. 64.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	Not Applicable	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)	Turbocharged
Battery	Lithium Ion, 85.5 kWh	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	Not Applicable	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		261 bhp @ 5250-6500 rpm	188 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		370 Nm @ 1600-4500 rpm	310 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
Max Motor Performance	268 bhp
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 7.8 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)		240
Mileage		ARAI: 13.4 kmpl	ARAI: 13.38 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	750	943
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Double-joint Tension-rod Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension		5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Five-link Axle
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Run-Flat Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Alloy	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			6
Front Tyres	18	235 / 55 R19	245 / 50 R19
Rear Tyres	18	235 / 55 R19	245 / 50 R19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS	Level 2		Level 3
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor
Blind Spot Detection
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning	1

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner		Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment		Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports		2 x 12V Power Outlets	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights			Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)		LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps		Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting		Yes (30)	Yes (6)
Puddle Lamps			2

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock			Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade			Rear Windows
Door Pockets		Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Aluminium
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs		Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		10.1" Digital Display	12.3" Touch-screen Display
Audio System		19 Bang & Qlufsen Speakers	15 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wired) & Apple CarPlay (Wired)	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods		Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger		Optional

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery		Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support: forward / back)	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)	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (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)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front Row (Heated)
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (White / Red, Black / Red)	Dual Tone (Altas Beige / Black with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts, Okapi Brown / Black with with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts)	Dual Tone (Black, Canberra Beige / Black)
Wrappings		Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest			Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40		40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat	Flat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Distance to Empty	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	10.25" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer			Digital
Trip Meter		Multi-Function Display	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Not Applicable	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Alpine Grey	Navarra Blue Metallic	Alpine White
Patagonia Red	Glacier White	Black Sapphire
Clear Blue	Mythos Black Metallic	Tanzanite Blue
Cosmic Black	Manhattan Gray Metallic	Dune Grey
Polar White	Manhattan Gray Metallic	Dune Grey

Used Cars in India

213 Used CLA

Rs. 8 Lakhonwards

143 Used Q5

Rs. 4.9 Lakhonwards

152 Used X3

Rs. 5.5 Lakhonwards

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CLA vs Q5 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz CLA and Audi Q5?

Mercedes-Benz CLA price is Rs. 45.00 Lakh and Audi Q5 price is Rs. 64.90 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz CLA is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Audi Q5

Length Width Height	4723 mm * 1855 mm * 1468 mm	4682 mm * 1893 mm * 1655 mm	4755 mm * 1920 mm * 1660 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2790	2827	2865

Seating Capacity		5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	5	5
Bootspace		520 L
Frunk Storage (litres)	101
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		70	68

Sunroof	Fixed Glass Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Silver
Body Kit	Black	Cladding - Body Coloured	Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust	Not Applicable		Chrome Finish
Antenna		Roof-Mounted Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

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

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders