Verdict
At RM352,900, the Audi Q5 is RM14,012 dearer than the RM338,888 Mercedes-Benz EQB, but it answers with the more conventional five-seat SUV brief: 520 litres of boot space, a 68-litre petrol tank and rear single-zone climate control. The EQB is the sharper on-paper performance and packaging play, with two motors making 288 hp and 520 Nm, AWD, 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and seven seats, plus a 423 km range from a 66.5 kWh battery. If charging fits your routine, the Mercedes-Benz EQB makes the stronger numbers case; if luggage and petrol refuelling matter, the Audi Q5 has the clearer brief.
Pick the Audi Q5 if you want a petrol compact executive SUV with the larger boot, wider cabin and rear automatic climate control.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQB if you want seven seats, EV running, AWD and the stronger quoted output for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 RM352,900; Mercedes-Benz EQB RM338,888
- Powertrain output: Audi Q5 196 hp and 340 Nm; Mercedes-Benz EQB 288 hp and 520 Nm
- Driveline: Audi Q5 front-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz EQB all-wheel drive
- Seats and boot: Audi Q5 5 seats and 520 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQB 7 seats and 405 litres
- Size: Audi Q5 4,717 mm long and 1,900 mm wide; Mercedes-Benz EQB 4,684 mm long and 1,834 mm wide
- Energy figures: Audi Q5 68-litre petrol tank; Mercedes-Benz EQB 66.5 kWh battery and 423 km EV range
Q5
- Larger boot at 520 litres versus 405 litres in the Mercedes-Benz EQB
- Wider body at 1,900 mm versus 1,834 mm
- Rear single-zone automatic climate control; the Mercedes-Benz EQB only gets rear vents
- Costs RM14,012 more than the Mercedes-Benz EQB
- Only five seats versus seven in the Mercedes-Benz EQB
- Lower quoted output: 196 hp and 340 Nm versus 288 hp and 520 Nm
EQB
- Seven-seat cabin versus the Audi Q5’s five-seat layout
- Two-motor AWD EV powertrain with 288 hp, 520 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds
- 423 km EV range, 100 kW DC charging and a 10-year/250,000 km battery warranty
- Smaller boot at 405 litres versus 520 litres in the Audi Q5
- Narrower body at 1,834 mm versus 1,900 mm
- Rear parking sensors are four units versus six on the Audi Q5
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 352,900 | RM 338,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 196 hp | — |
| Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 520 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 423 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11.0 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 100.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | — |
| Gears | 7 | 1 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,684 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,667 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 2,829 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,175 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 405 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 19" Five-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 19" Five-spoke Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort suspension | Comfort suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for two outer middle row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Matrix LED Headlights | Adaptive LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Power-adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding and Sliding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C 3rd Row, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 10-speaker Audi Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen MBUX Multimedia System with Mercedes me connect, Touchpad, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Digital Key | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, with contactless operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Available, with Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 434 | RM 305✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Q5 vs EQB FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 or Mercedes-Benz EQB better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB is stronger on paper for performance, seating and price, with 288 hp, 520 Nm, seven seats and a lower sticker. The Audi Q5 is better if you need a bigger 520-litre boot and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 costs RM352,900, while the Mercedes-Benz EQB costs RM338,888. That makes the Audi Q5 RM14,012 more expensive.
Which is more practical for family use?
The Mercedes-Benz EQB has seven seats, sliding second-row seats and a split-folding third row. The Audi Q5 has only five seats, but its 520-litre boot is larger than the EQB’s 405 litres.