Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI Q5 I (8R)

2.0 TFSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2011-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 CDI V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,043 km
    648 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
211hp157kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,490kg5,490lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
85.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
35.0s
Calculated
35.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,043km648mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,525mm178in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,653mm65in
1,698mm67in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
460L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,480L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
66L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI4,300-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.0 s
35.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 has 20 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V67.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 has more power, AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
1,043 km
648 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
786 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)2.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,698 mm
66.9 in
Range score
1,043 km
648 mi
786 km
488 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 258 km (160 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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