Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C43

Should you buy Audi Q5 or Mercedes-Benz AMG C43? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi Q5 price starts at Rs 64.74 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Plus (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 price starts Rs 94.05 Lakh ex-showroom for 4Matic (Petrol). Q5 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while AMG C43 has 1991 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Q5 has a mileage of 13.47 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the AMG C43 has a mileage of 10 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Q5 Vs AMG C43

Key Highlights	Audi Q5	Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
On Road Price	Rs.80,53,080^*	Rs.1,08,31,452^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1984	1991
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Audi Q5
Rs69.86 Lakh^*
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Rs94.05 Lakh^*
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69.86 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Technology	4Matic	xDrive 20 M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.80,53,080^*	Rs.1,08,31,452^*	Rs.82,06,987^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,56,945/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,06,168/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,57,053/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,98,620	Rs.3,91,902	Rs.3,03,787
User Rating	4.2 Based on 59 Reviews	4.2 Based on 7 Reviews	4.3 Based on 9 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Technology

4Matic

xDrive 20 M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.80,53,080^*

Rs.1,08,31,452^*

Rs.82,06,987^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,56,945/month

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Rs.2,06,168/month

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Rs.1,57,053/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,98,620

Rs.3,91,902

Rs.3,03,787

User Rating

4.2

Based on 59 Reviews

4.2

Based on 7 Reviews

4.3

Based on 9 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0 L TFSI	2.0L M139l	2-litre turbo-petrol
Displacement (cc)	1984	1991	1998
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm	402.30bhp@6750rpm	187bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	370Nm@1600-4300bhp	500Nm@5500rpm	310Nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed AT	9-Speed TRONIC AT	8-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0 L TFSI

2.0L M139l

2-litre turbo-petrol

Displacement (cc)

1984

1991

1998

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm

402.30bhp@6750rpm

187bhp@5000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	10	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.47	-	13.38
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	70	66	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	240	-	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Adaptive Damping	-
Steering Type	Electric	-	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	240	-	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.1 s	-	7.8 s
Tyre Size	235/55 R19	-	245/50 R19
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	19	-	19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	19	-	19
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Air suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

Adaptive Damping

Steering Type

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4682	4791	4755
Width (mm)	1893	2033	-
Height (mm)	1653	1450	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2827	-	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1970	-	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	112	204
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	520	435	-
No. of Doors	5	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	Yes	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	-	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	navigation on a 3D Map to other control functions, voice control with natural language interaction or improved character,Sensor controlled boot-lid operation	-	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	-	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	6	-	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Height & Reach	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Reading Lamp	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	-	12.3
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette	-
Ambient Light Colour	30	-	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Interior Lighting

Reading Lamp

Exterior
Available Colours	Mythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicManhattan GrayQ5 Colours	Spectral BlueWhiteHigh Tech SilverPolar WhiteObsidian BlackAMG C43 Colours	Creamy WhiteX3 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	-	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Singleframe grille with vertical struts	-	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front	-
Antenna	Shark Fin	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Powered	Hands-Free
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding	Powered
Tyre Size	235/55 R19	-	245/50 R19
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Mythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicManhattan GrayQ5 Colours

Spectral BlueWhiteHigh Tech SilverPolar WhiteObsidian BlackAMG C43 Colours

Creamy WhiteX3 Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	8	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	-	Yes
RSA	-	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Digital Car Key

Live Weather

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	-	No	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	No	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	No	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10	-	14.9
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	19	-	15
Additional Features	3D Premium Sound System, centre speaker and subwoofer, with a 16-channel amplifier the output of 755 watts	-	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	-	No	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Audi Q5
- Gets a bit more of an identity thanks to a sportier design
- A spacious and practical cabin, an ideal formula for family luxury
- Decently specced feature list
- Can be pushed or driven comfortably with ease
- All-wheel drivetrain as standard
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
- Great performance despite a smaller engine
- AMG touches in the cabin make the interiors a special experience
- Ambient lighting looks great
- 4.7 seconds to 100kmph means it’s really really quick too
- Still has all the space and practicality of a luxury sedan

Audi Q5
- A petrol-only offering
- Cabin could've had a little less hard plastics
- Lack of advanced driver assistance features
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
- Ride not as comfortable as the regular C-Class
- To get the best of the engine takes more effort
- More expensive than similar sporty rivals

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