Car comparison

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6vsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

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

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AUDI Q5 I (8R)

3.2 FSI V6

270 hp3197 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    806 km
    501 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,755 kg
    3,869 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Power
270hp201kW
272hp203kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,805kg3,979lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,415kg5,324lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
611km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,197cc195cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,525mm178in
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
1,588mm63in
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) 3.2 FSI V6Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
30.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
270 hp
201 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6 has 2 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 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)3.2 FSI V6
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
230 km/h
143 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)3.2 FSI V66.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V66.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6 and AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI 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)3.2 FSI V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 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)3.2 FSI V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
806 km
501 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
611 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6
270 hp
201 kW
6.9 s
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 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)3.2 FSI V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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
1,653 mm
65.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 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)3.2 FSI V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI 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)3.2 FSI V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.7 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)3.2 FSI V6
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)3.2 FSI V6Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.7 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,653 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
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
611 km
380 mi
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 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) 3.2 FSI V6Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 195 km (121 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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