Audi Q5 vs Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Verdict
The Audi Q5 is the cheaper, petrol-powered choice, while the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV asks RM45,988 more for a full EV setup. The difference is not subtle: the Mercedes-Benz gets 288 hp, rear-wheel drive, a 90.6 kWh battery and 596 km of range, while the Audi uses a 1,984 cc petrol engine with 196 hp and 340 Nm. Both seat five and carry 520 litres, so practicality is tied. The EQE SUV is also bigger, quicker on paper and has the longer warranty.
Pick the Audi Q5 if you want the lower purchase price, a 68-litre petrol tank and the same 520-litre boot as the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV if you want electric drive, 288 hp, a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time and 596 km of stated range.
Key differences
- Price: Audi Q5 RM352,900; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV RM398,888
- Powertrain: Audi Q5 1,984 cc petrol; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV single-motor electric
- Power: Audi Q5 196 hp; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 288 hp
- Drive: Audi Q5 front-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV rear-wheel drive
- Wheelbase: Audi Q5 2,817 mm; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 3,030 mm
- Warranty: Audi Q5 2 years; Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 4 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 352,900✓ | RM 398,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,984 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 196 hp | 288 hp✓ |
| Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 90.6 kWh |
| EV range | — | 596 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 520 L | 520 L |
| Fuel tank | 68 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| 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
- RM45,988 cheaper to buy
- 68-litre petrol tank
- 520-litre boot matches the Mercedes-Benz
- 196 hp trails the Mercedes-Benz’s 288 hp
- 2-year warranty is half as long
- 7 airbags versus 9 in the Mercedes-Benz
EQE SUV
- 288 hp and 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 596 km stated EV range from a 90.6 kWh battery
- 4-year warranty and 9 airbags
- Costs RM45,988 more
- Larger footprint: 4,863 mm long and 1,940 mm wide
- No petrol fallback for buyers without regular charging access
Q5 vs EQE SUV FAQ
Is the Audi Q5 or Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is stronger on numbers, with 288 hp, 4.9-second 0-100 km/h, 596 km range, 9 airbags and a 4-year warranty. The Audi Q5 makes more sense if price and petrol convenience matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV costs RM45,988 more than the Audi Q5, at RM398,888 versus RM352,900.
Which SUV has more boot space?
Neither has an advantage for luggage. Both the Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV have 520 litres of boot space, despite the Mercedes-Benz being longer and having a much longer 3,030 mm wheelbase.