BMW X5 2018 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 390 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
|
Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. BMW X5 engine produces 104 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 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 litres | 66 litres | |
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.64 m | |
|
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: | 500 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1720 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW X5 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. This could mean that the BMW X5 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 BMW X5 (by 120 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): | 3`150 | 2`460 | |
| 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 (€): | 59 400 | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW X5 has
|
Mercedes GLC has
| |