Verdict
At RM352,900, the Audi Q5 costs RM45,988 less, yet both SUVs carry five seats and a 520-litre boot. For a Malaysian buyer with charging access, the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV makes the stronger technical case: its 288 hp and 565 Nm motor delivers 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the 90.6 kWh battery is rated for 596 km. It also has a longer 3,030 mm wheelbase and four-year warranty. The Q5 counters with a 68-litre petrol tank, 14.5-inch screen and lower upfront spend.
Q5
Pick the Audi Q5 if you want to save RM45,988 upfront, retain petrol refuelling and get Digital Matrix LED headlamps with OLED taillamps.
EQE SUV
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV if you can charge regularly and want 288 hp, 565 Nm, a 596 km EV range and a four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 RM352,900; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV RM398,888.
- Power and torque: Q5 196 hp and 340 Nm from a 1,984 cc turbo petrol engine; EQE SUV 288 hp and 565 Nm from one electric motor.
- Energy storage: Q5 68-litre fuel tank; EQE SUV 90.6 kWh battery with a 596 km range.
- Dimensions: Q5 is 4,717 mm long with a 2,817 mm wheelbase; EQE SUV is 4,863 mm long with a 3,030 mm wheelbase.
- Front-seat comfort: Q5 has powered front seats with driver memory; EQE SUV adds passenger memory, heating and ventilation.
- Warranty: Q5 has a two-year unlimited-mileage warranty; EQE SUV has four years unlimited mileage plus a 10-year/250,000 km battery warranty.
Q5
- RM45,988 lower purchase price.
- 14.5-inch Android Automotive touchscreen, larger than the EQE SUV's 12.8-inch display.
- Digital Matrix LED headlamps and full OLED taillamps.
- 196 hp and 340 Nm trail the EQE SUV's 288 hp and 565 Nm.
- Two-year warranty is half the EQE SUV's four-year cover.
- Single-zone rear climate control; the EQE SUV gets dual-zone rear control.
EQE SUV
- 90.6 kWh battery, 596 km range, 22 kW AC and 170 kW DC charging.
- 288 hp, 565 Nm and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Heated and ventilated front seats, plus a four-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- Costs RM45,988 more than the Q5.
- 12.8-inch touchscreen is smaller than the Q5's 14.5-inch unit.
- No alarm or immobiliser is listed, while the Q5 has both.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM352,900✓ | RM398,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM434 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,984 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 196 hp | — |
| Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 565 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 596 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed S-tronic | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,863 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,669 mm | 1,685 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,817 mm | 3,030 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,560 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 68 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres | 520 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin e-Primacy | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | United States (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" 10 Spoke Aero Design Alloys | 20" Alloy |
| 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 Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, PRE-SAFE Brake |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Matrix LED Headlights | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full OLED Tail lights | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Active Ambient Lights (64 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 10-speaker Audi Sound System | 12.8" OLED Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Augmented Reality Navigation; 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester 3D Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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 Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 10-year/250,000 km Battery Warranty |
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.
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Q5 vs EQE SUV FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 or Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is better for performance, EV range and warranty, with 288 hp, 596 km and four years of cover. The Audi Q5 is the better lower-cost choice at RM45,988 less.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q5 costs RM352,900 and the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV costs RM398,888, so the EQE SUV is RM45,988 more expensive.
Which one is better for regular long-distance use?
The EQE SUV has a quoted 596 km range from its 90.6 kWh battery and supports 170 kW DC charging. The Q5 uses petrol and carries a 68-litre fuel tank, avoiding the need to charge.