Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Nissan X-Trail 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 40 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLC consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan X-Trail 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | 210 mm (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. Note, however, that this Nissan X-Trail version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Nissan X-Trail 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 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 7 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| 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. Nissan X-Trail 2014 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Nissan X-Trail 2014 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Mercedes GLC is 10 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1877 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`500 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan X-Trail has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 9000 | |
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