Mercedes GLK 2012 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: | 7.8 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 14 HP less power than Audi Q5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.9 | |
| 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 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 GLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLK 2012 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 GLK 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.66 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes GLK is 10 cm shorter than the Audi Q5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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: | 2`340 kg | 2`365 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`765 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 595 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 12 000 | 13 200 | |
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