Audi Q5 2016 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Audi Q5 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi Q5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that by driving the Audi Q5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi Q5 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLC 2016 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.60 m | |
| Audi Q5 is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi Q5 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1400 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes GLC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`440 kg | 2`520 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 670 kg | 750 kg | |
| Audi Q5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi Q5 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 22 200 | |
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