Audi Q5 2016 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q5 engine produces 38 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Thanks to more power Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q5 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B 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 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLC 2016 2.0 engine | |||
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 |
1510 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 110 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`430 | |
| 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 (€): | 23 800 | no data | |
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