Mercedes GLA 2013 vs Audi Q5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLA engine produces 14 HP less power than Audi Q5, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes GLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLA consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLA consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Used also on Audi A5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLA 2013 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 GLA 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.66 m | |
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Mercedes GLA is smaller. Mercedes GLA is 21 cm shorter than the Audi Q5, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLA is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 421 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1235 litres | 1560 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLA has 119 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 325 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLA is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`990 kg | 2`365 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 595 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 13 000 | |
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