Mercedes GLK 2010 vs Audi Q5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
|
Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 27 HP less power than Audi Q5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi Q5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi A5, Seat Leon, Seat Exeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.65 m | |
|
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 | |
|
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`385 | 2`310 | |
| 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: | above average | high | |
| Audi Q5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes GLK, so Audi Q5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes GLK has
|
Audi Q5 has
| |