Mercedes GLC 2019 vs Nissan X-Trail 2017
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes GLC is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Nissan X-Trail has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLC is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Nissan X-Trail can be equipped with front 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, Nissan X-Trail also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 510 HP | 130 - 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 - 700 NM | 240 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 - 8.9 seconds | 9.4 - 12.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 12.3 | 4.9 - 6.2 | |
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Mercedes GLC petrol engines consumes on average 6.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Nissan X-Trail. On average, Mercedes GLC equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 128 - 168 mm (5 - 6.6 inches) | 204 - 210 mm (8 - 8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan X-Trail 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 | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is larger, but lower. Mercedes GLC is 4 cm longer than the Nissan X-Trail, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1400 litres | 1982 litres | |
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Nissan X-Trail has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes GLC has 50 litres less trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. This could mean that the Mercedes GLC uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan X-Trail (by 582 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.6 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`520 | ~ 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 21 200 | |
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