Audi Q5 2013 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q5 engine produces 37 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, but torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes GLK. Thanks to more power Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q5 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Q5 could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q5 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes GLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A5 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi Q5 2013 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi Q5 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.70 m | |
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Audi Q5 is larger, but lower. Audi Q5 is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage capacity. Audi Q5 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`330 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes GLK has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | no data | |
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