Audi SQ5 Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz EQA

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Mercedes-Benz EQA a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Audi SQ5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz EQA gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Mercedes-Benz EQA. The Mercedes-Benz EQA counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi SQ5 Sportback gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz EQA offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz EQA.

Drivetrain

The Audi SQ5 Sportback uses a Petrol MHEV producing 270kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.5 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz EQA responds with a Electric making 140kW and 385Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 140kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 4.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi SQ5 Sportback measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 254mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz EQA at 4,463mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi SQ5 Sportback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA, giving the Audi SQ5 Sportback a 175L advantage.

For towing, the Audi SQ5 Sportback leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mercedes-Benz EQA's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi SQ5 Sportback costs about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km) and electricity for the Mercedes-Benz EQA about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi SQ5 Sportback) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz EQA).

Where each one leads

The Audi SQ5 Sportback: more power (270kW against 140kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (515L against 340L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,800kg).

The Mercedes-Benz EQA: the lower starting price ($89,900 against $109,900).

The Verdict

Audi SQ5 Sportback scores higher, 73 vs 67

The Audi SQ5 Sportback scores 73 to the Mercedes-Benz EQA's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 38 points), safety (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 29 points), value (Mercedes-Benz EQA ahead by 12 points). Boot space with the seats up: 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 340L in the Mercedes-Benz EQA.

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