Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI vs Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI

An all-weather, five-seat SUV that balances everyday performance with family practicality for growing families and road trips. Reliability and safety rank highly in our signals, though cargo-heavy or performance-first buyers may want more.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safetyAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

The Mercedes-Benz S 350 d leans into reliability, safety, and premium comfort for growing families and road trips. Its torquey diesel is quick and efficient, while tight-city use and hard performance driving aren’t its focus.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety7 L/100km286 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 75 / 75

City 45 / 25

Budget / value 59 / 39

Road trip 63 / 65

Performance 33 / 27

Cargo 38 / 36

Practical 55 / 56

Premium 49 / 69

Winter 76 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI · Orange = Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

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Pros & cons

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI

Reliability and safety rank highly in the signals, good for family duty
AWD traction suits winter driving and mixed conditions
Five seats and a 550 L trunk fit growing families and road trips
Priced around 45,000, it offers good value in its segment
Not aimed at performance driving despite brisk acceleration
550 L cargo space may be tight for cargo-heavy use
Combined consumption of 7.6 may not satisfy efficiency-first shoppers
Premium pricing means it is not a low-cost choice

Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

Premium comfort focus makes long journeys relaxing
Efficient for its class at 7 L/100 km
Effortless passing from 600 Nm diesel torque
Five seats and a 500 L trunk suit family duty
High purchase price
Less convenient for frequent tight-city driving
Diesel powertrain won’t suit petrol, hybrid, or EV seekers
Not aimed at track-style performance driving despite strong acceleration

Verdict

Pick Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI if…

Lower entry price

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 350 d if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz S 350 d puts out 286 hp vs 245 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI

Mercedes-Benz S 350 d

Verdict

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