Ford Kuga 2019 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Ford Kuga engine produces 43 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, Ford Kuga reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
| Ford Kuga consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Kuga could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Kuga 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. Note, however, that this Ford Kuga version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Ford Kuga 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Kuga is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Kuga is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1534 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage space. Ford Kuga has 115 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 66 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Kuga is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC, which means Ford Kuga can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`110 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`524 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 586 kg | 740 kg | |
| Ford Kuga load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 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 (€): | 17 200 | 31 200 | |
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