Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Audi Q5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 16 HP less power than Audi Q5, but torque is 40 NM more than Audi Q5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 810 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, 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 GLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLK 2008 3.0 engine: A reliable yet dynamic engine. Frequent oil leaks, engine crankcase ventilation problems. | |||
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`500 | 2`445 | |
| 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 | 9800 | |
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