BMW X4 2018 vs Mercedes GLC 2019

 
BMW X4
2018 - 2020
Mercedes GLC
2019 -
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Diesel2.9 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 265 HP330 HP
Torque: 620 NM700 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.8 seconds5.1 seconds
Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving.
BMW X4 engine produces 65 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, BMW X4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no datano data
Fuel tank capacity: 68 litres66 litres

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance: 204 mm (8 inches)123 mm (4.8 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km330'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X4 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 9 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērijaInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLE
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X4 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.75 m4.66 m
Width: 1.92 m1.89 m
Height: 1.62 m1.64 m
BMW X4 is larger, but slightly lower.
BMW X4 is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW X4 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 525 litres550 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1430 litres1600 litres
Mercedes GLC has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, BMW X4 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. This could mean that the BMW X4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 170 litres).
Turning diameter: 12.1 meters11.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW X4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLC.
Gross weight (kg): 2`4602`575
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

high
Mercedes GLC has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW X4 has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 36 600no data
Pros and Cons: BMW X4 has
  • higher ground clearance
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Mercedes GLC has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
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