Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Audi Q5 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLK engine produces 27 HP more power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi Q5. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLK could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes GLK consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1410 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1000 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi Q5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes GLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Mercedes GLK 2012 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.63 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is smaller, but higher. Mercedes GLK is 10 cm shorter than the Audi Q5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1560 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 90 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q5. 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`400 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | no data | 16 000 | |
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