Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6vsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 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) · Facelift 2012

3.0 TFSI V6

272 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2012-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012

GLK 350 CDI V6

265 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,840 kg
    4,057 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
272hp203kW
265hp198kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Gross weight
2,450kg5,401lb
2,500kg5,512lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
69.7s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
77.0s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
335Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,536mm179in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,669mm66in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,614mm64in
1,597mm63in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
188mm7in
Trunk volume
540L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
66L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
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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 TFSI V6Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V64,780-6,500 rpm2,150-4,780 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 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)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
28.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
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 TFSI V6
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
1,850 kg
4,079 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 TFSI V6
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
232 km/h
144 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 TFSI V65.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V66.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6: 0.5 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 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6 and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TFSI V6: 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 TFSI V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 TFSI V6
882 km
548 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
930 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW
5.9 s
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
232 km/h
144 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 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 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-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 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 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 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)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.4 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
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TFSI V6Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 CDI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in
Range score
882 km
548 mi
930 km
578 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 TFSI V6Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 CDI V6

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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