Mercedes GLC 2016 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.0 | 2.0 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 - 510 HP | 231 - 422 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 700 NM | 370 - 900 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 - 8.3 seconds | 4.9 - 7.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 - 10.7 | 2.7 - 9.0 | |
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Mercedes GLC petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Touareg. On average, Mercedes GLC equipped with diesel engines consume 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Touareg 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: | 4.73 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.72 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is smaller. Mercedes GLC is 15 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touareg, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1800 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage space. Mercedes GLC has 260 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touareg (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`522 kg | ~ 2`918 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`833 kg | ~ 2`188 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 689 kg | ~ 730 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 45 600 | |
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