Mercedes G class 2012 vs Audi Q5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes G class engine produces 34 HP less power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi Q5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.0 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 720 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 5.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Used also on Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes G class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes G klase 2012 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.95 m | 1.66 m | |
| Mercedes G class is 4 cm longer than the Audi Q5, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 30 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes G class has 60 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. This could mean that the Mercedes G class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 2 metres more than that of the Audi Q5, which means Mercedes G class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`200 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 111 200 | 26 400 | |
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