2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, both 2011 Audi Q5 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 349 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2011 Audi Q5 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Q5 | GLK |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1887 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2756 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |