Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

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

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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
245hp183kW
258hp192kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
123.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
31.1s
Calculated
51.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,172km728mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
540L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
75L
100L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
205g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V64,000-4,500 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.1 s
51.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC has 13 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
2,380 kg
5,247 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)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 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)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V66.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC7.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC has more power, AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 1.4 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)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 1.4 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)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
1,172 km
728 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
1,282 km
797 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
7.9 s
220 km/h
137 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)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 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
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 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)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 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)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.9 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)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
245 hp
183 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
1,172 km
728 mi
1,282 km
797 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
205 g/km
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6

  • Is 520 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 110 km (68 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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