Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014 vs Mercedes GLC 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Despite the higher power, Land Rover Discovery Sport reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Land Rover Discovery Sport consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Land Rover Discovery Sport could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Discovery Sport consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Land Rover Discovery Sport 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: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Discovery Sport 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: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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 Land Rover Discovery Sport engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Freelander, Jaguar XF | 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. | |||
| Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014 2.2 engine: This engine is recognized for its reliability, power, and relatively low fuel consumption, as well as its durability in demanding conditions without frequent failures. However, it is sensitible to oil quality ... More about Land Rover Discovery Sport 2014 2.2 engine Mercedes GLC 2015 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.64 m | |
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`600 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`863 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 737 kg | 730 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLC is better rated in child safety tests. The Land Rover Discovery Sport scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 22 200 | |
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