BMW X4 2021 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: | 190 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X4 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Thanks to more power BMW X4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW X4 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km with real consumption | 740 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 | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 6 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. Mercedes GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X4 2021 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X4 2021 2.0 engine | |||
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`450 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`840 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 610 kg | 740 kg | |
| BMW X4 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 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 (€): | 47 200 | 31 200 | |
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