BMW X5 2018 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: | 286 HP | 330 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. BMW X5 engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.0 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X5 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 123 mm (4.8 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: | 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 X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, 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 X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 2`940 kg | 2`575 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`190 kg | 1`835 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 750 kg | 740 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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