Audi Q5 vs Lexus NX 350h (2026)
Audi Q5 (₹65.55 Lakh – ₹70.73 Lakh) and Lexus NX 350h (₹67.59 Lakh – ₹74.50 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi Q5 is more affordable — it starts ₹2.04 Lakh lower than the Lexus NX 350h.
- The Audi Q5 is the more powerful car, with 246 bhp against 188 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi Q5 in short
The Q5 is Audi's midsize luxury SUV in India, priced ₹65.55 lakh (Premium Plus) to ₹70.73 lakh (Technology) — undercutting the BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC by over ₹10 lakh at entry. Both variants run a 249 PS 2.0L TFSI petrol with quattro all-wheel drive standard. This is the 2021 facelift of the second-generation car, holding the value position while its German rivals moved to newer, pricier generations.
Full Q5 prices & variants →Lexus NX 350h in short
The NX 350h is Lexus's volume SUV in India and the only strong hybrid in the midsize luxury SUV class: four variants from the ₹67.59 lakh Exquisite through the rugged-trim Overtrail (₹71.43 lakh) and Luxury (₹72.33 lakh) to the ₹74.50 lakh F SPORT, all with a ~188 bhp 2.5L strong hybrid and e-CVT, per Lexus India's official price list. Against the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 it trades outright power for city efficiency no rival approaches.
Full NX 350h prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Q5 or NX 350h?
The Audi Q5 is more affordable — it starts ₹2.04 Lakh lower than the Lexus NX 350h. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Q5 vs NX 350h — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi Q5 — not yet tested; Lexus NX 350h — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Q5 or the NX 350h?
The Audi Q5 is more affordable — it starts ₹2.04 Lakh lower than the Lexus NX 350h. The Audi Q5 is the more powerful car, with 246 bhp against 188 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.