Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Audi Q5 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 39 HP less power than Audi Q5, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Audi Q5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 660 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes GLK engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Audi Q5 2009 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi Q5 2009 3.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.65 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is smaller, but higher. Mercedes GLK is 11 cm shorter than the Audi Q5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 5 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: | 11.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi Q5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`415 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi Q5 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes GLK scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi Q5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes GLK has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi Q5, so Audi Q5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 600 | |
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