Mercedes GLC 2019 vs BMW X5 2018
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLC is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X5 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.0 | 2.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 510 HP | 231 - 462 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 - 700 NM | 450 - 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 - 8.9 seconds | 4.7 - 7.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 - 12.4 | 6.8 - 11.6 | |
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Mercedes GLC petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW X5. On average, Mercedes GLC equipped with diesel engines consume 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 123 - 168 mm (4.8 - 6.6 inches) | 214 mm (8.4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is smaller. Mercedes GLC is 27 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1870 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLC has 100 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 270 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Mercedes GLC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`514 | ~ 2`962 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 60 000 | |
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