BMW X4 2021 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 330 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X4 engine produces 10 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 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| 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: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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: | 11 years | 9 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 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 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 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, 5 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, if possible |
1430 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 2`560 kg | 2`575 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`020 kg | 1`835 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 540 kg | 740 kg | |
| BMW X4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 37 procentiem less than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 47 600 | 31 200 | |
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