Mercedes GLC 2015 vs BMW X4 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLC engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW X4, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes GLC consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X4 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: | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X4 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: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| 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 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. BMW X4 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW X4 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.62 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes GLC is 14 cm shorter than the BMW X4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1400 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLC has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW X4. The BMW X4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW X4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`335 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X4 has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 19 000 | |
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