Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.3 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 20 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 Mitsubishi Outlander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 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 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi L 200, Mitsubishi ASX | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes GLC engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
| Mercedes GLC is 12 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 771 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage space. Mercedes GLC has 221 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`500 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLC is better rated in child safety tests. The Mitsubishi Outlander scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 410 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 20 600 | 8200 | |
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