BMW X4 2018 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X4 engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Thanks to more power BMW X4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.4 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X4 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| BMW X4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| 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 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
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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 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1430 litres | 1600 litres | |
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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 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`420 | 2`500 | |
| 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 (€): | 39 000 | no data | |
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