BMW X4 2014 vs Mercedes GLC 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X4 engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW X4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW X4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that by driving the BMW X4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X4 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW X4 2014 2.0 engine Mercedes GLC 2015 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
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BMW X4 is larger, but slightly lower. BMW X4 is 14 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW X4 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X4 has 50 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 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`335 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no 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 (€): | 19 000 | 21 800 | |
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