The Comparative Analysis :
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI quattro S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
€ 48,200
€ 49,700
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘ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 3.2 FSI is 3.7 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 350 CDI.
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
65.1
74
82.2
65.7
72.4
79.4
74 in
Width
72.4 in
82.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.1 in
Height
65.7 in
110.5
182.2
108.5
178.6
182.2 in
Length
178.6 in
110.5 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.33 %
General
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
8R
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
CALB
Engine Code
OM 642.832
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
266 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
266 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
243 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
243 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Performance
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
15.58 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
25 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
501 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
501 mi
595 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
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).
141.9 kWh
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
176.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
