Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Peugeot 5008 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 50 HP more power than Peugeot 5008, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Peugeot 5008. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.3 | |
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The Peugeot 5008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 5008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 5008 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) | 236 mm (9.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 5008 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 Peugeot 5008 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Mercedes GLC engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.65 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is smaller. Mercedes GLC is 11 cm shorter than the Peugeot 5008, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 780 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 780 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 550 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1940 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 5008 (by 340 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 Peugeot 5008, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 14 800 | |
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