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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6vsAUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 CDI V6

231 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2010-2012
VS

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

2.0 TFSI

225 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
231hp172kW
225hp168kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,500kg5,512lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
84.0s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
35.7s
Calculated
37.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
786km488mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
4,629mm182in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,698mm67in
1,655mm65in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,807mm111in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
200mm8in
Trunk volume
450L
540L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,560L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
75L
CO2 emissions-
174g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI4,500-6,250 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.7 s
37.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 has 6 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V67.3 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6 and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6: 0.9 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
786 km
488 mi
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
225 hp
168 kW
7.4 s
222 km/h
138 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
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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 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
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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.3 s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.4 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
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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 CDI V6AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20122.0 TFSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Range score
786 km
488 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
-
174 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 214 km (133 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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