Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2017 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar engine produces 42 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Despite the higher power, Land Rover Range Rover Velar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| 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: | 251 mm (9.9 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Range Rover Velar 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: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 Mercedes GLC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2016 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes GLC 2016 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 2.03 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.64 m | |
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar is larger. Land Rover Range Rover Velar is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, 14 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Range Rover Velar is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 673 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1731 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar has more luggage capacity. Land Rover Range Rover Velar has 123 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Land Rover Range Rover Velar (by 131 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`610 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`959 kg | 1`815 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 651 kg | 685 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 26 600 | 22 200 | |
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