Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

Should you buy Audi Q5 or Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric? 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 63.75 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Plus (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric price starts Rs 56.50 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Electric).

Q5 Vs CLA Electric

Key Highlights	Audi Q5	Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
On Road Price	Rs.80,57,880^*	Rs.67,33,310^*
Range (km)	-	792
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	85.5
Charging Time	-	22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)

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69.86 Lakh^*
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CLA 250 Plus Launch Edition
64 Lakh^*
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218 M Sport Pro
48.90 Lakh^*
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xDrive 20 M Sport
69.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Technology	CLA 250 Plus Launch Edition	218 M Sport Pro	xDrive 20 M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.80,57,880^*	Rs.67,33,310^*	Rs.56,25,419^*	Rs.80,62,474^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,54,087/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,28,168/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,08,809/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,54,178/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,98,620	Rs.2,64,710	Rs.1,92,719	Rs.2,98,774
User Rating	4.2 Based on 60 Reviews	4.4 Based on 2 Reviews	4.7 Based on 12 Reviews	4.3 Based on 9 Reviews
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Running Cost	-	₹1.08/km	-	-

Basic Information

Variant

Technology

CLA 250 Plus Launch Edition

218 M Sport Pro

xDrive 20 M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.80,57,880^*

Rs.67,33,310^*

Rs.56,25,419^*

Rs.80,62,474^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,54,087/month

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Rs.1,28,168/month

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Rs.1,08,809/month

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Rs.1,54,178/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,98,620

Rs.2,64,710

Rs.1,92,719

Rs.2,98,774

User Rating

4.2

Based on 60 Reviews

4.4

Based on 2 Reviews

4.7

Based on 12 Reviews

4.3

Based on 9 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.08/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0 L TFSI	Not applicable	1.5 l Twin Turbo	2-litre turbo-petrol
Displacement (cc)	1984	Not applicable	1499	1998
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable	33 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes	Not applicable	Not applicable
Charging Time	Not applicable	22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)	Not applicable	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	85.5	Not applicable	Not applicable
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous	Not applicable	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm	268.20bhp	154bhp@4900-6000rpm	187bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	370Nm@1600-4300bhp	335Nm	230Nm@1500-4600rpm	310Nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Not applicable	Twin	Yes
Range (km)	Not applicable	792 km	Not applicable	Not applicable
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-ion	Not applicable	Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	9Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)	Not applicable	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)	Not applicable	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes	Not applicable	Not applicable
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II	Not applicable	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed AT	-	7-Speed DCT	8-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	RWD	FWD	AWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	11 kW AC Wall Box, DC Fast Charger	Not applicable	Not applicable
Charger Type	Not applicable	CCS2 (DC)/Type 2 (AC)	Not applicable	Not applicable

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0 L TFSI

Not applicable

1.5 l Twin Turbo

2-litre turbo-petrol

Displacement (cc)

1984

Not applicable

1499

1998

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

33 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Charging Time

Not applicable

22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)

Not applicable

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

85.5

Not applicable

Motor Type

Not applicable

Permanent Magnet Synchronous

Not applicable

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

245.59bhp@5000-6000rpm

268.20bhp

154bhp@4900-6000rpm

187bhp@5000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

370Nm@1600-4300bhp

335Nm

230Nm@1500-4600rpm

310Nm@1500-4000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Turbo Charger

Not applicable

Twin

Range (km)

Not applicable

792 km

Not applicable

Battery Type

Not applicable

Lithium-ion

Not applicable

Charging Time (A.C)

Not applicable

9Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)

Not applicable

Charging Time (D.C)

Not applicable

22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)

Not applicable

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Charging Port

Not applicable

CCS-II

Not applicable

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

7-Speed AT

7-Speed DCT

8-Speed

Drive Type

AWD

RWD

FWD

AWD

Charging Options

Not applicable

11 kW AC Wall Box, DC Fast Charger

Not applicable

Charger Type

Not applicable

CCS2 (DC)/Type 2 (AC)

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.47	-	16.35	13.38
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	70	-	-	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	-	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam	-	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion	-	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	240	-	-	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	6.1 s	6.7 s	8.6 s	7.8 s
Tyre Size	235/55 R19	-	225/45 R18	245/50 R19
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-	Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-	-	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4682	4723	4546	4755
Width (mm)	1893	1855	1800	-
Height (mm)	1653	1468	1445	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2827	2790	2670	-
Front Tread (mm)	-	-	1561	-
Rear Tread (mm)	-	-	1562	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1970	2055	-	-
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	-	-	204
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	520	405	-	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	Yes	2 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	-	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split	40:20:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	-	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	-	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage	With Storage	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 more	- more	- more	- more
Memory Function Seats	Front	Driver's Seat Only	Front	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	6	-	3	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-	-	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front Only	-	-
Voice assisted sunroof	-	-	Yes	Yes
Drive Mode Types	-	-	Efficient \| Personal \| Sport	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Powered Adjustment	Height & Reach	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	-	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front	Front	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	-	Ambient light	-
Additional Features	- more	- more	M Illuminated Aluminium Hexacube more	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes	Widescreen Curved Cockpit Professional	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	10.25	10.24	12.3
Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather	-
Ambient Light Colour	30	-	-	-

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Manhattan Grey MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicDistrict Green MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ5 Colours	Night BlackMANUFAKTUR Patagonia RedCosmit BlackMANUFAKTUR Alpine GreyClear BluePolar WhiteAqua MintMANUFAKTUR Cosmos Black Magno+3 MoreCLA Electric Colours	Brooklyn Grey MetallicAlpine WhitePortimao Blue MetallicBlack Sapphire2 Series Gran Coupe Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicCreamy WhiteAlpine White SolidDune Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars	CoupeAll Coupe 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
Wheel Covers	-	No	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-	-	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	-	-	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Singleframe grille with vertical struts more	- more	- more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Antenna	Shark Fin	-	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	-	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	-	Electronic	Hands-Free
Puddle Lamps	-	-	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-	Heated,Powered & Folding	Powered
Tyre Size	235/55 R19	-	225/45 R18	245/50 R19
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	-	Tubeless	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-	-	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	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	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	Yes	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes	-	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-	-	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	-	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	-	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	-	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes	-	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes	-	-
Speed Assist System	-	Yes	-	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes	-	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes	-	-
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes	-	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes	-	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-	Yes	-

ADAS

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

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10	14	10.7	14.9
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	19	-	12	15
Additional Features	3D Premium Sound System, centre speaker and subwoofer, with a 16-channel amplifier the output of 755 watts more	- more	- more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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