BMW X4 2018 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. BMW X4 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, BMW X4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 155 mm (6.1 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X4 2018 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW X4 2018 2.0 engine Mercedes GLC 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLC 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X4 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW X4 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1430 litres | 1400 litres | |
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BMW X4 has more luggage capacity. BMW X4 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X4 (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 37 600 | no data | |
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