Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Audi Q5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Audi Q5. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 75 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: | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 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: | 15 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLC | 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 GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC is 3 cm longer than the Audi Q5, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLC is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1560 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLC has 90 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. This could mean that the Mercedes GLC uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.2 metres more than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`330 | |
| 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 (€): | 22 600 | 13 800 | |
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