The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro tiptronic (15 - 16)
€ 43,600
€ 46,400
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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 Mercedes GLK 280 is 4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI.
Mercedes GLK 280
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI
66.5
72.4
79.4
65.2
74.7
82.2
72.4 in
Width
74.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
66.5 in
Height
65.2 in
108.5
178.3
110.5
182.2
178.3 in
Length
182.2 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 280
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.81 %
General
Mercedes GLK 280
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI
X204
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 280
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
CNCE

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
228 hp
227 hp
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes GLK 280
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
17.69 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 280
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
23 mpg
32 mpg
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
395 mi
Range
638 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
395 mi
638 mi
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
197 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
197 kWh
138.2 kWh
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 280
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.2 cu ft















