Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Audi Q5 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 4 HP more power than Audi Q5, but torque is 20 NM less than Audi Q5. Despite the higher power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including 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 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 Audi Q5 2013 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi Q5 2013 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 |
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`310 | 2`330 | |
| 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 | 26 400 | |
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