Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQC
Verdict
The Audi Q5 is the cheaper petrol SUV at RM352,900, while the Mercedes-Benz EQC costs RM393,888 and swaps the 1,984 cc engine for dual motors. The gap is RM40,988. In return, the EQC gets 402 hp, all-wheel drive, a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time and 437 km EV range from an 80.0 kWh battery. The Q5 counters with the bigger boot, at 520 litres versus 495 litres, and lower annual road tax.
Pick the Audi Q5 if you want the lower price, petrol refuelling and the larger 520-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQC if you want electric drive, 402 hp, all-wheel drive and a stated 437 km range.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 RM352,900; Mercedes-Benz EQC RM393,888
- Powertrain: Audi Q5 1,984 cc petrol; Mercedes-Benz EQC dual-motor electric
- Power: Audi Q5 196 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQC 402 hp
- Driven wheels: Audi Q5 front-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz EQC all-wheel drive
- Boot space: Audi Q5 520 litres; Mercedes-Benz EQC 495 litres
- Road tax: Audi Q5 RM434 a year; Mercedes-Benz EQC RM545 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 352,900✓ | RM 393,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,984 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 196 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 80.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 437 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,884 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 2,873 mm |
| Boot space | 520 L✓ | 495 L |
| Fuel tank | 68 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 434✓ | RM 545 |
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
- RM40,988 cheaper to buy
- Larger 520-litre boot
- Lower RM434 annual road tax
- 196 hp is far below the EQC’s 402 hp
- Front-wheel drive, not all-wheel drive
- No stated 0-100 km/h figure
EQC
- 402 hp from dual electric motors
- All-wheel drive traction
- 437 km EV range from an 80.0 kWh battery
- RM40,988 higher purchase price
- Smaller 495-litre boot
- Higher RM545 annual road tax
Q5 vs EQC FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 or Mercedes-Benz EQC better?
Choose the Mercedes-Benz EQC for performance and EV running: it has 402 hp, all-wheel drive and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the Audi Q5 if price, boot space and petrol refuelling matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is RM40,988 more expensive than the Audi Q5. The EQC’s extra spend buys dual-motor electric drive, all-wheel drive, 402 hp and a stated 437 km EV range.
Which SUV has more boot space?
The Audi Q5 has the larger boot at 520 litres. The Mercedes-Benz EQC has 495 litres, so the Audi gives you an extra 25 litres for luggage.