BMW X5 2018 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X5 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes GLC can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.4 | 2.0 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 - 462 HP | 163 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 760 NM | 320 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 - 7.5 seconds | 3.8 - 8.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 - 11.6 | 5.4 - 12.4 | |
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BMW X5 petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GLC. On average, BMW X5 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | 123 - 168 mm (4.8 - 6.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.64 m | |
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BMW X5 is larger. BMW X5 is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, 11 cm wider, while the height of BMW X5 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1870 litres | 1600 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage capacity. BMW X5 has 100 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLC, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`962 | ~ 2`514 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 59 400 | no data | |
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