BMW X5 2018 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 390 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. BMW X5 engine produces 50 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 10.6 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X5 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that by driving the BMW X5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW X5 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: | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | 168 mm (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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 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. | |||
| BMW X5 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW X5 2018 3.0 engine | |||
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. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 645 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1860 litres | 1600 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 260 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: | 2`800 kg | 2`460 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`135 kg | 1`795 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 665 kg | 665 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 255 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 50 600 | 31 200 | |
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