Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC 2015 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC 2015 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes GLC 2016, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes GLC 2016. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC 2015 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC 2016 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLC 2015 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC 2016, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC 2015 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLC 2015 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC 2016. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes GLC 2016 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC 2015 is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC 2016, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLC 2015 is 4 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 2015 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLC 2015 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLC 2016. The Mercedes GLC 2016 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 2015 (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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