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AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6

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

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AUDI RSQ3

2.5 TFSI

310 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012

GLK 350 V6

306 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    140 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

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

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    805 km
    500 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIRSQ32.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
Power
310hp231kW
306hp228kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,215kg4,883lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
61.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
77.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
727km452mi
Calculated
805km500mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,410mm174in
4,536mm179in
Width
1,841mm72in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,580mm62in
1,669mm66in
Wheelbase
2,603mm102in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,571mm62in
1,574mm62in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,597mm63in
Trunk volume
356L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,261L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
64L
66L
CO2 emissions
206g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSIMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI5,200-6,700 rpm1,500-5,200 rpm6,950 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIRSQ32.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
26.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW

AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 and AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V66.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 and AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI: 0.6 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
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
727 km
452 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
805 km
500 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 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
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
356 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,580 mm
62.2 in
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI 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
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.5 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
AUDIRSQ32.5 TFSI
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIRSQ32.5 TFSIMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
356 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,580 mm
62.2 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
727 km
452 mi
805 km
500 mi
CO2 score
206 g/km
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Trunk score
356 L
12.6 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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 RSQ3 2.5 TFSIMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI RSQ3 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 78 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 94 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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