Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Audi Q5 2008
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLK is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Audi Q5 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes GLK also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.1 - 3.5 | 2.0 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 306 HP | 170 - 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 540 NM | 320 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 10.8 seconds | 6.5 - 9.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 - 10.6 | 6.7 - 9.3 | |
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Mercedes GLK petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi Q5. On average, Mercedes GLK equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.65 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is smaller, but higher. Mercedes GLK is 11 cm shorter than the Audi Q5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1560 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 90 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi Q5, which means Mercedes GLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`449 | ~ 2`353 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi Q5 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes GLK scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 200 | |
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