Audi Q5Q5 Premium Plus · ₹65.55 Lakh
Lexus NX 350hNX 350h Exquisite · ₹67.59 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
Q5: ₹65.55 Lakh (ahead)
NX 350h: ₹67.59 Lakh
Q5 ₹2.04 lakh cheaper
Safety
Q5: Not rated yet
NX 350h: 5 stars (ahead)
Euro NCAP
Mileage
Q5: 13.47 kmpl
NX 350h: 16.9–20.26 kmpl (ahead)
Claimed
Power
Q5: 249 hp (ahead)
NX 350h: 244 PS
Different engines
Boot
Q5: 550 litres (ahead)
NX 350h: 520 litres
Length 4,682 vs 4,660 mm
Versions
Q5: 3
NX 350h: 4 (ahead)
Only Q5: petrol, automatic
Pick the Q5 for the lower price, more power and the bigger boot.
Pick the NX 350h for the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage and more versions.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹65.55 Lakh
₹67.59 Lakh
On-road in
₹74.94 Lakh
₹77.24 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,25,902 a month
₹1,29,768 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Hybrid, automatic
Power
249 hp
244 PS
Torque
370 Nm
239 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
13.47 kmpl
16.9–20.26 kmpl
Vehicle Details
Body Type
Luxury Mid-Size SUV
Compact Luxury Performance Hybrid SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats
Engine & Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol
Strong Hybrid (Petrol-Electric HEV)
Displacement
1,984 cc (2.0L)
2,487 cc (2.5L)
Engine
2.0L TFSI Inline 4-Cylinder Turbocharged 16V DOHC with 12V MHEV
2.5L 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC Dual VVT-i Atkinson Cycle Petrol (190 PS) + Dual Electric Motors (Front 134 kW + Rear 40 kW E-Four AWD)
Drivetrain
quattro Ultra All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
E-Four Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (Electronic Dual-Motor AWD with Automatic 100:0 to 20:80 Torque Distribution)
0-100 km/h
6.1 sec
7.7 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed
240 km/h
200 km/h (Electronically Limited)
Transmission
Transmission
7-Speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
Electronic Continuous Variable Transmission (e-CVT with Sequential Shift & Paddle Shifters)
Gears
7
e-CVT
Paddles
Yes
Yes (Paddle Shifters)
Hybrid
12V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)
Self-Charging Strong Hybrid System with Lithium-Ion High-Voltage Battery Pack with 8-Year Factory Warranty
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (338 mm 4-piston calipers)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 328 mm)
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (330 mm)
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 317 mm) - All 4 Discs
Front Suspension
Five-link independent front suspension with damper control
MacPherson Strut with Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS on F-Sport) & Performance Dampers
Rear Suspension
Five-link independent rear suspension with damper control
Trailing Arm Multi-Link Rear Suspension with AVS & Performance Rods
Wheels
19-inch 5-double-spoke Star style Alloy Wheels
20-inch 10-Spoke F-Sport Super Gloss Black / Dark Gray Metallic Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
235/55 R19 Tubeless Radial
235/50 R20 Tubeless Radial Runflat
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Runflat Tyres / Tyre Mobility Kit
Dimensions & Capacities
Length
4,682 mm
4,660 mm
Width
1,893 mm
1,865 mm
Height
1,655 mm
1,670 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2,819 mm
2,690 mm
Ground Clearance
200 mm (unladen)
195 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight
1,890 kg
1,790 kg - 1,870 kg
Boot Space
550 Litres (expandable to 1,550 L)
520 Litres (expandable to 1,411 L with 60:40 power-folding rear seats)
Fuel Tank
70 Litres
55 Litres
Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.8 m
Safety & ADAS
NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2017). Adult occupant 35.7/38, child occupant 42.3/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2024.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 34.6/38, child occupant 42.9/49.
Airbags
8 Airbags (Dual front, side, rear side, curtain)
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front knee, front side thorax, full curtain airbags)
Stability Control
Yes (ABS, EBD, ESC, ASR, Hill Descent & Hold Assist)
Yes (Vehicle Stability Control VSC, E-Four Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, Downhill Assist Control DAC, All 4 Discs with EPB & Auto Hold)
ADAS
Level 1 (Cruise Control, Park Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Audi Pre-Sense Basic)
Level 2 ADAS (Lexus Safety System+ LSS 3.0: Dynamic Radar Cruise Control DRCC with Curve Speed Reduction, Pre-Collision System PCS with Intersection Turning Assist, Lane Tracing Assist LTA, Blind Spot Monitor BSM, Safe Exit Assist SEA with E-Latch)
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera + Front & Rear Sensors
360-Degree Panoramic View HD Camera with Transparent Chassis View & Ultrasonic Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Direct TPMS)
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with real-time pressure readout for each wheel)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer & front passenger)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Interior & Infotainment
Touchscreen
10.1-inch MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch (MIB3)
14.0-inch Ultra-Large High-Definition Central Touchscreen Infotainment Display with Lexus Interface OS
Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (Full HD)
7.0-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display + Full-Colour 10.0-inch Head-Up Display (HUD with Touch-Traced Steering Controls)
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Tech
Audi Connect suite & myAudi app integration
Lexus Connected Suite with E-Latch Remote Lock/Unlock, Remote Engine Start, Climate Pre-conditioning, SOTA Updates
Audio System
Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound (19 speakers 755W 16-channel)
Mark Levinson 17-Speaker Premium Surround Sound System with 1,800W Amplifier (Luxury/F-Sport) / Lexus Premium 10-Speaker
Sunroof
Panoramic Glass Sunroof (Dual pane electric)
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Blind
Seat Features
12-way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory & Lumbar
8-Way Power-Adjustable F-Sport Bolstered Front Seats with Memory, Heating & Ventilation in Smooth-Finish Leather + Power-Folding 60:40 Rear Seats
Climate Control
3-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control with rear display
2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Lexus Climate Concierge, Nanoe-X Air Cleaner & PM2.5 Active Filter
Wireless Charger
Yes (Audi Phone Box Light inductive)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Floating Center Console)
Lighting & Exterior
Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Turn Indicators & Washers
Ultra-Slim 3-Eye Bi-Beam LED Headlamps with BladeScan Adaptive High-Beam System (AHS) & Integrated L-Shaped DRLs
Tail Lights
LED Combination Rear Lights with Dynamic Indicators
Continuous Full-Width 3D LED Lightblade Tail Lamps with Integrated Lighted LEXUS Script
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Integrated All-Weather LED Fog Lights & LED DRLs
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, E-Latch Electronic Door Release System (handles don't mechanically move), Powered Tailgate with Kick Sensor & F-Sport Spindle Grille
Warranty & Service
Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)
3 Years / 1,00,000 km on Vehicle; 8 Years / 1,60,000 km on Hybrid Battery Pack
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
12 Months / 10,000 km
Choice
Versions
3 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹65.55 Lakh – ₹72.3 Lakh
₹67.59 Lakh – ₹74.5 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
7 colours
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
Pick a pair to compare those two versions
Only the Q5 sells a petrol, automatic version: 3 versions, from ₹65.55 Lakh.
Only the NX 350h sells a hybrid, automatic version: 4 versions, from ₹67.59 Lakh.
On-road price by city
Q5 Q5 Premium Plus against NX 350h NX 350h Exquisite
| City | Q5 | NX 350h | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹76.9 Lakh | ₹79.26 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.36 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹76.9 Lakh | ₹79.26 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.36 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹74.94 Lakh | ₹77.24 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.30 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹80.19 Lakh | ₹82.66 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.46 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹81.52 Lakh | ₹84.02 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.50 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹82.2 Lakh | ₹84.72 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.53 lakh less |
| Ahmedabad | ₹72.31 Lakh | ₹74.53 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.22 lakh less |
| Amritsar | ₹77.49 Lakh | ₹79.88 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.38 lakh less |
| Bhopal | ₹77.49 Lakh | ₹79.87 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.38 lakh less |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹81.42 Lakh | ₹83.92 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.50 lakh less |
| Chandigarh | ₹76.17 Lakh | ₹78.51 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.34 lakh less |
| Coimbatore | ₹81.44 Lakh | ₹83.94 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.50 lakh less |
| Dehradun | ₹74.9 Lakh | ₹77.2 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.30 lakh less |
| Faridabad | ₹74.86 Lakh | ₹77.16 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.30 lakh less |
| Gurugram | ₹74.86 Lakh | ₹77.16 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.30 lakh less |
| Guwahati | ₹77.49 Lakh | ₹79.87 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.38 lakh less |
| Indore | ₹77.49 Lakh | ₹79.87 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.38 lakh less |
| Jaipur | ₹75.7 Lakh | ₹78.02 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.32 lakh less |
| Jammu | ₹74.21 Lakh | ₹76.49 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.28 lakh less |
| Jodhpur | ₹75.7 Lakh | ₹78.02 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.32 lakh less |
| Kanpur | ₹75.52 Lakh | ₹77.84 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.32 lakh less |
| Kochi | ₹82.73 Lakh | ₹85.28 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.54 lakh less |
| Kolkata | ₹74.94 Lakh | ₹77.24 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.30 lakh less |
| Lucknow | ₹75.52 Lakh | ₹77.84 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.32 lakh less |
| Ludhiana | ₹77.49 Lakh | ₹79.88 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.38 lakh less |
| Mysuru | ₹80.12 Lakh | ₹82.58 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.46 lakh less |
| Nagpur | ₹76.83 Lakh | ₹79.19 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.36 lakh less |
| Nashik | ₹76.83 Lakh | ₹79.19 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.36 lakh less |
| Noida | ₹75.52 Lakh | ₹77.84 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.32 lakh less |
| Panaji | ₹79.39 Lakh | ₹81.79 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.40 lakh less |
| Patna | ₹76.17 Lakh | ₹78.51 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.34 lakh less |
| Puducherry | ₹72.9 Lakh | ₹75.13 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.24 lakh less |
| Raipur | ₹74.21 Lakh | ₹76.49 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.28 lakh less |
| Ranchi | ₹74.21 Lakh | ₹76.49 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.28 lakh less |
| Srinagar | ₹74.21 Lakh | ₹76.49 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.28 lakh less |
| Surat | ₹72.24 Lakh | ₹74.46 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.22 lakh less |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹82.73 Lakh | ₹85.28 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.54 lakh less |
| Vijayawada | ₹81.29 Lakh | ₹83.79 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.50 lakh less |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹81.29 Lakh | ₹83.79 Lakh | Q5 ₹2.50 lakh less |
Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the Q5 or the NX 350h?
The Q5, by ₹2.04 lakh on the versions compared here: Q5 Q5 Premium Plus at ₹65.55 Lakh against NX 350h NX 350h Exquisite at ₹67.59 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹74.94 Lakh against ₹77.24 Lakh.
Which gives better mileage?
The NX 350h claims 16.9–20.26 kmpl against 13.47 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.
Which is safer?
The Q5: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2017 (rating now expired). The NX 350h: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The Q5 has 8 airbags and the NX 350h 8 airbags.
Which is more powerful?
The Q5 Q5 Premium Plus makes 249 hp and 370 Nm and the NX 350h NX 350h Exquisite makes 244 PS and 239 Nm.
Which is bigger?
The Q5 is 22 mm longer. Boot space is 550 litres in the Q5 and 520 litres in the NX 350h.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹1,25,902 a month for the Q5 and ₹1,29,768 for the NX 350h, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.
