Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Renault Koleos 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
|
Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 5 HP less power than Renault Koleos, but torque is 20 NM more than Renault Koleos. Despite less power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Renault Koleos 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, Renault Koleos 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 Renault Koleos version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Renault Koleos 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used also on Renault Espace | |
| 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 | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.67 m | |
|
Mercedes GLC is smaller. Mercedes GLC is 14 cm shorter than the Renault Koleos, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLC is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1677 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLC has 20 litres more trunk space than the Renault Koleos. The Renault Koleos 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 Renault Koleos (by 77 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Koleos, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 14 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes GLC has
|
Renault Koleos has
| |