BMW X4 2018 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW X4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes GLC) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 326 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 680 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
| BMW X4 engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, but torque is 160 NM more than Mercedes GLC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW X4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X4 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X4 consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 660 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 430 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) | 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.59 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X4 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| 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 | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`525 | 2`460 | |
| 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 (€): | 34 200 | no data | |
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