Audi Q5 2012 vs Mercedes GLC 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Audi Q5 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 66 litres | |
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Audi Q5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLC | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi Q5 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi Q5 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi Q5 has 90 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 Mercedes GLC (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`330 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi Q5 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 21 800 | |
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