Audi Q5 2016 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q5 engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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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 0.1 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 | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 870 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 |
no data | 1400 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi Q5 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. 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 (kg): | 2`440 | 2`520 | |
| 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 (€): | 24 000 | no data | |
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