Audi A4 B9 vs Audi Q5 FY

Audi A4

B9 · 2015 – 2024

The fifth-generation A4 on the longitudinal MLB Evo platform.

VS

Audi Q5

FY · 2016 – 2024

The second-generation Q5 on the longitudinal MLB Evo platform.

First car

Second car

Verdict

Pick this one if…

Audi A4

Pick the A4 for class-leading interior quality, a quiet ride and efficient engines in a premium compact executive sedan.

Best engine: The 40 TDI (190 hp diesel) — the thrifty, torquey sweet spot.

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Pick this one if…

Audi Q5

Pick the Q5 for refinement, a big boot and quattro traction in a premium mid-size SUV.

Best engine: The 40 TDI (190 hp diesel) — the thrifty, torquey sweet spot.

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Performance

EA888 40 TFSI · Petrol vs EA888 45 TFSI · Petrol

	Audi A4	Audi Q5
Power	190 hp	245 hp Winner
Torque	320 Nm	370 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	7,3 s	6,3 s Winner
Top speed	240 km/h Winner	237 km/h
Power-to-weight	129,3 hp/t	136,5 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	137 g/km Winner	183 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	6,0 L/100km Winner	8,1 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi A4	Audi Q5
Boot	480 L	550 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	—	1.550 L
Wheelbase	2,82 m Winner	2,82 m
Length	4,73 m	4,66 m
Ground clearance	13,0 cm	20,0 cm
Turning circle	11,6 m Winner	11,8 m
Towing capacity (braked)	1.700 kg	2.000 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Audi A4	Audi Q5
Platform	MLB Evo (longitudinal)	MLB Evo (longitudinal)
Drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
Engine family	EA888 petrol · EA288 diesel · plug-in hybrid	EA888 petrol · EA288 diesel · plug-in hybrid
Transmission	7-speed S tronic	7-speed S tronic
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 6d-TEMP
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi A4

S tronic (DSG) mechatronics on early 2.0 TDI
AdBlue/SCR issues on EA288 diesels
MMI (MIB2) infotainment can reboot or freeze

Audi Q5

S tronic (DSG) needs maintenance on early cars
AdBlue/SCR issues on 2.0 TDI diesels
Early MMI infotainment quirks

Pros

Audi A4

Class-leading interior quality & finish
Efficient, quiet EA288 diesel
Composed ride with optional quattro

Audi Q5

Big boot (550 l) & roomy cabin
Refined, composed ride (quattro)
Efficient, torquey EA288 diesel

Cons

Audi A4

Firm ride on S line + big wheels
Less engaging steering than the 3 Series

Audi Q5

Firm ride on S line / big wheels
Pricier than most rivals

For sale at dealers

Audi A4

23 for sale · from € 8.890

Audi A4

Audi A4 40 TFSI · Camera · CarPlay · Navigation

05/2021 66.863 km Petrol 150 kW (204 hp) Euro 6d

Audi A4

Audi A4 35 TFSI · S line · CarPlay · Navigation · LED

06/2019 133.938 km Petrol 110 kW (150 hp) Euro 6d

Audi A4

Audi A4 2.0 TFSI · Panoramic roof · 360° camera · CarPlay

03/2021 94.000 km CNG 125 kW (170 hp) Euro 6d-TEMP

Garage des Chaufours SRL

Audi A4

Audi A4 30TDi · CarPlay · LED · Leather

08/2021 113.747 km Diesel 100 kW (136 hp) Euro 6d

Bayern Motors NV

Audi Q5

7 for sale · from € 13.950

Audi Q5

Audi Q5 35 TDI · plug-in hybrid · LED · Leather · Tow bar

01/2020 129.000 km Plug-in hybrid 120 kW (163 hp) Euro 6d

Garage des Chaufours SRL

Audi Q5

Audi Q5 40 TFSI · plug-in hybrid · S line · Panoramic roof · 36…

01/2023 64.000 km Plug-in hybrid 150 kW (204 hp) Euro 6

Garage des Chaufours SRL

Audi Q5

Audi Q5 35TDi · Quattro · Panoramic roof · Camera · CarPlay

07/2022 35.000 km Diesel 120 kW (163 hp)

Audi Q5

Audi Q5 50TFSI · electric · Camera · CarPlay · LED · 100%SOH

05/2023 73.607 km Electric 220 kW (299 hp) Euro 6d

Bayern Motors NV