Jaguar E-Pace 2017 vs Mercedes GLC 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Jaguar E-Pace engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Despite the higher power, Jaguar E-Pace reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Jaguar E-Pace is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Jaguar E-Pace consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar E-Pace could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Jaguar E-Pace consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Jaguar E-Pace gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 204 mm (8 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jaguar E-Pace 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar XE, Land Rover Discovery Sport | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.64 m | |
| Jaguar E-Pace is 14 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, 14 cm wider, while the height of Jaguar E-Pace is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1234 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2577 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Jaguar E-Pace has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Jaguar E-Pace has 684 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The Mercedes GLC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jaguar E-Pace (by 977 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.46 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar E-Pace is 0.34 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLC scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | no data | |
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