The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13) vs. Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 49,700

€ 52,400

€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘ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 350 CDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi Q5 3.0 TDI.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
65.7
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
65.7 in
Height
65.2 in
108.5
178.6
110.5
182.2
178.6 in
Length
182.2 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
110.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.53 %

General
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
X204
Generation
8R
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
CTBA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
228 hp
254 hp
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
18.61 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
39 mpg
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
595 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
777 mi
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









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