The Comparative Analysis :

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 55,500
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18) Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
€ 46,900
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
€ 55,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi Q5 3.0 TDI is 5 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC.
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
65.3
Blueprint Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)
74.5
84.3
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
72.4
79.4
74.5 in
Width
72.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.3 in
Height
65.7 in
Blueprint Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)
111
183.6
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
108.5
178.6
183.6 in
Length
178.6 in
111 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.03 %
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
FY
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
DCPC
Engine Code
OM 651.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
282 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
457 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC

 REPLAY
15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
15.21 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
708 mi
Range
601 mi
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
708 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
117.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125.5 kWh
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft