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Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Should you buy Audi Q5 or Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 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 66.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Plus (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 59.40 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). Q5 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1999 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 C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Q5 Vs C-Class

Key HighlightsAudi Q5Mercedes-Benz C-Class
On Road PriceRs.85,60,207*Rs.76,38,449*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)19841999
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class comparison

  • Audi Q5
    Rs73.79 Lakh *
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    VS
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class
    Rs66.25 Lakh *
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    VS
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    Range Rover Velar
    Rs87.90 Lakh *

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.85,60,207*Rs.76,38,449*Rs.1,01,25,086*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.1,63,862/month
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Rs.1,45,386/month
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Rs.1,92,709/month
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InsuranceRs.2,66,368Rs.2,84,699Rs.3,68,186
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
2.0 L TFSIPetrol Mild HybridTD4 Engine
Displacement (cc)
198419991997
No. of Cylinders
44 Cylinder Cars44 Cylinder Cars44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm254.79bhp246.74bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
370Nm@1600-4300bhprpm400Nm365Nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
444
Turbo Charger
--Yes
Transmission TypeAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
Gearbox
7-Speed AT9-Speed8-Speed AT
Drive Type
AWDRWDAWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrolPetrolPetrol
Mileage City (kmpl)--9.2
Mileage Highway (kmpl)-15 13.1
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)13.47 -15.8
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)706682
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0BS VI 2.0BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)237 250 210

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Multi link suspensionMulti-link suspension-
Rear Suspension
Multi link suspensionMulti-link suspension-
Steering Type
--Electric
Steering Column
--Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type
--Rack&Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)
--6
Front Brake Type
--Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
--Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)
237250210
0-100kmph (Seconds)
6.3 s5.7 s-
Tyre Size
235/55 R19--
Tyre Type
-Tubeless,RadialTubeless,Radial

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
468247514797
Width (mm)
189318202147
Height (mm)
165314371678
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)
--156
Wheel Base (mm)
250026363006
Rear Tread (mm)
--1654
Kerb Weight (kg)
197016751875
Grossweight (kg)
--2590
Seating Capacity
555
Boot Space (Litres)
520 455 673
No. of Doors
545

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
-YesYes
Power Boot
-Yes-
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone2 ZoneYes
Air Quality Control
-YesYes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
--Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light
-Yes-
Accessory Power Outlet
-YesYes
Trunk Light
--Yes
Vanity Mirror
-YesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
--Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
-Yes-
Adjustable Headrest
-Yes-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
--Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
-YesYes
Rear AC Vents
-YesYes
Lumbar Support
-YesYes
Active Noise Cancellation
-Yes-
Multifunction Steering Wheel
-YesYes
Cruise Control
-YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & RearFront & RearRear
Navigation System
-Yes-
Find My Car Location
-Yes-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
--Yes
Foldable Rear Seat
-40:20:40 Split40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry
--No
Engine Start Stop Button
-YesYes
Cooled Glovebox
-YesNo
Bottle Holder
-Front DoorFront & Rear Door
Voice Commands
YesYesYes
Paddle Shifters
--Yes
USB Charger
-Front & RearFront & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter-Yes-
Central Console Armrest
-YesYes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
-YesYes
Hands-Free Tailgate
-YesYes
Gear Shift Indicator
-NoNo
Rear Curtain
-NoNo
Luggage Hook And Net-NoYes
Battery Saver
--No
Lane Change Indicator
--No
Additional Featuresnavigation on a 3D Map to other control functions, voice control with natural language interaction or improved character,Sensor controlled boot-lid operation-GROUND CLEARANCE – (STANDARD to OFF ROAD) (Approach Angle:- 23.6/22.5 to 25.0/27.5 Departure Angle:- 25.0/24.8 to 27.0/29.5 Ramp Angle:- 19.1/18.3 to 22.0/23.5 Maximum wading depth:- 530/580), 40:20:40 split fold rear seat , Rear centre headrest, Passive front headrests, 14-way driver memory front seats with rear power recline
Massage Seats
--Front
Memory Function Seats
FrontFrontDriver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window
--Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
--Full
Drive Modes
64-
Air Conditioner
-YesYes
Heater
-YesYes
Adjustable Steering
-Yes-
KeyLess EntryYesYesYes
Ventilated Seats
-NoYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
FrontFrontFront
Automatic Headlamps
Yes-Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYesYes

Interior

Tachometer
-YesYes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel-YesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector-Yes-
Glove Box
-YesYes
Cigarette Lighter--Yes
Digital Odometer
YesYesYes
Folding Table In The Rear
--No
Dual Tone Dashboard
-YesNo
Additional FeaturesContour ambient lighting with 30 colours, Decorative inlays in Audi exclusive piano black,Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus is an innovative, fully digital instrument cluster, The 31.24 cm display offers full HD quality, can choose the “dynamic” and “sport” display options,The display can be tailored to the driver’s requirements to show speed, engine speed, maps, radio and media information and plenty moreAMG floor mats(comes with AMG floor mats), AMG Line interior( The AMG Line interior lends your vehicle a more visible and tangible sense of sportiness. Seats with sporty seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest, Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, with horizontal twin-spokes, flat bottom, deep embossing in the grip area, steering-wheel bezel and steering-wheel paddle shifters in silver chrome, AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with black rubber studs, Ambient lighting, Instrument panel and beltlines in ARTICO man-made leather in black nappa look, Centre console in high-gloss black with insert in silver chrome, Air vents with elements in silver chrome, Doors with high-gloss black trim elements and surround in silver chrome as well as switches in silver chrome, Floor mats in black with AMG lettering, Overhead control panel in high-gloss black)Finisher Shadow Aluminium, Metal Load space Scuff Plate, R Dynamic Metal Front Tread plates, Headlining Morzine, Ebony Headlining, Interior Lighting, Analog Dials With Central TFT Display, Perforated Grained Leather and Suede cloth Seats, 10 Way Seats (8 Ways Electric, 2 Ways Manual), Floor Mats Carpet, Shadow Aluminium trim finisher, Light Oyster Morzine headlining, Ebony perforated grained leather seats with Ebony interior, Lower Touchscreen, Electrically adjustable steering column, Auto-diing interior rear view mirror, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Cabin Air Ionisation with PM2.5 filter, Bright metal pedals, Premium cabin lighting, Standard IP end caps, Metal front treadplates with R-Dynamic branding, Lockable cooled glovebox,, Rear seat remote release levers,

Exterior

Available Colours
Mythos Black Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Manhattan Gray
Q5 Colours
Mojave Silver Metallic
High Tech Silver
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
Sodalite Blue Metallic
C-Class Colours
Cyan
Varesine Blue
Santorini Black
Fuji White
Zadar Grey
Range Rover Velar Colours
Body TypeSUVAll SUV CarsSedanAll Sedan CarsSUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps-YesYes
Fog Lights Front
-Yes-
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesYesYes
Rear Window Wiper
Yes-Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes-Yes
Rear Window Defogger
YesYesYes
Wheel Covers--No
Alloy Wheels
YesYesYes
Tinted Glass
--Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes-Yes
Roof Carrier--Yes
Sun Roof
YesYes-
Side Stepper
--No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
-YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYesYes
Chrome Grille
YesYesNo
Chrome Garnish
YesYesNo
Smoke Headlamps--No
Halogen Headlamps--No
Cornering Headlamps
Yes--
Cornering Foglamps
-Yes-
Roof Rails
Yes-Yes
Trunk Opener-Smart-
LED DRLs
YesYes-
LED Headlamps
-Yes-
LED Taillights
YesYes-
LED Fog Lamps
-Yes-
Additional FeaturesSingleframe grille with vertical strutsMultifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, DIGITAL LIGHT (DIGITAL LIGHT With more than 1.3 million pixels per headlamp),can experience brilliant lighting conditions – constantly adjusted to other road users and to the surroundings. This HD system responds with constantly adapted light to changing traffic, road or weather conditions)AMG Line exterior( The expressive bodystyling of the AMG Line lends the exterior of the C-Class a sporty, exclusive touch. AMG bodystyling consisting of AMG front apron with sporty, air intakes and chrome trim element, diffuser-look AMG rear apron with insert in black plus AMG side sill panels, Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern and integral Mercedes star as well as louvre in matt iridium silver with chrome insert, Exhaust system with two visible tailpipe trim elements integrated into the bumper, Night package ( The Night Package adds attractive features: many exterior elements are finished in black. AMG Line Exterior: radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern with pins in high-gloss black, AMG front apron with trim (wing) in high-gloss black, Rear bumper with trim (wing) in high-gloss black, Beltline trim strip and window weatherstrip in high-gloss black, Exterior mirror housings painted high-gloss black)AMG bodystyling consisting of AMG front apron with sporty air intakes and chrome trim element, diffuser-look AMG rear apron with insert in black plus AMG side sill panels, Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern and integral Mercedes star as well as louvre in matt iridium silver with chrome insert, 18-inch AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels with a high-sheen finish, Exhaust system with two visible tailpipe trim elements integrated into the bumper, 18 inch AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels aerodynamically optimisedStyle 7014, 7 spoke, Gloss Sparkle Silver, Black contrast roof Acoustic laminated windscreen Rain sensing windscreen wipers Heated, electric, power fold door mirrors with approach lights and auto-diing driver side Flush deployable door handles Unpainted brake calipers Velar and R-Dynamic badge Heated rear window with timer Tailgate spoiler Powered tailgate / boot lid Rear Axle Open Differential Flush Deploy able Door Handles Door Mirror Approach light Premium LED Headlights 5 spoke with Satin Dark Grey Finish Wheel, Premium LED headlights with signature DRL, Auto High Beam Assist, Automatic Headlight Levelling (AHBA), Headlight power wash
Automatic Headlamps
YesYesYes
Tyre Size
235/55 R19--
Tyre Type
-Tubeless,RadialTubeless,Radial

Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
YesYesYes
Brake AssistYesYesYes
Central Locking
YesYesYes
Child Safety Locks
YesYesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
YesYesNo
No. of Airbags876
Driver Airbag
YesYesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYesYes
Side AirbagYesYesYes
Side Airbag RearYesNoNo
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYesNo
Xenon Headlamps--No
Seat Belt Warning
YesYesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYesYes
Traction ControlYes-Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
YesYesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYesYes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
-Yes-
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines--
Anti Theft DeviceYesYesYes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
Driver and Passenger--
Speed Alert
-Yes-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYesYes
Knee Airbags
Driver--
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYesYes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes-Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver-No
Sos Emergency Assistance
-Yes-
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes-No
Hill Descent Control
No-Yes
Hill Assist
-YesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock-YesNo
360 View Camera
--Yes
Curtain AirbagYes--
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)Yes--
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)--5

Entertainment & Communication

Radio
-YesYes
Integrated 2DIN Audio--Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
YesYes-
USB And Auxiliary Input
-Yes-
Bluetooth Connectivity
-YesYes
Wifi Connectivity
--Yes
Compass
-Yes-
Touchscreen
YesYesYes
Touchscreen Size
10--
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay--
Android Auto
YesYesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYesYes
Internal Storage
--No
No. of Speakers
191310
Rear Entertainment System
--No
Additional Features3D Premium Sound System, centre speaker and subwoofer, with a 16-channel amplifier the output of 755 wattsBurmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)Pro Service and WI-FI Hotspot
Usb PortsYesYesYes
SpeakersFront & RearFront & RearFront & Rear

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 C-Class

    • Elegant exterior
    • Spectacular cabin design
    • Refined petrol engine
    • Comfortable ride quality

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