Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6vsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6

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

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AUDI Q5 I (8R)

3.0 TDI V6

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2008-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 300 V6

231 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2011

Comparison overview

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AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Power
240hp179kW
231hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,445kg5,390lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
31.1s
Calculated
49.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,528mm178in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,653mm65in
1,689mm66in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
540L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V64,000-4,400 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V66,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.1 s
49.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
240 hp
179 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
231 hp
172 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6 and AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
1,755 kg
3,869 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)3.0 TDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
210 km/h
130 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)3.0 TDI V66.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V67.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6: 3.0 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)3.0 TDI V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
132 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
1,000 km
621 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
629 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.6 s
210 km/h
130 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)3.0 TDI V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 mm
65.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 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)3.0 TDI V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI 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)3.0 TDI V6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.6 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)3.0 TDI V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.0 TDI V6Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 300 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 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
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
629 km
391 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
132 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.

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) 3.0 TDI V6Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 371 km (231 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 300 V6

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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