The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13) vs. Audi SQ5 TDI competition tiptronic (15 - 17)
€ 49,700
€ 63,300
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,300
ⓘ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, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi SQ5 TDI competition.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
65.7
72.4
79.4
65.1
74
82.2
72.4 in
Width
74 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.2 in
65.7 in
Height
65.1 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 SQ5 TDI competition
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.24 %
General
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
CVUB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
228 hp
322 hp
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
18.61 lb/hp
14.21 lb/hp
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
36 mpg
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
595 mi
Range
706 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
706 mi
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Audi SQ5 TDI competition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft









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



















