Mercedes GLC 2019 vs Ford Kuga 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 43 HP more power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Ford Kuga. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| 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) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford Kuga 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 Ford Kuga version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Ford Kuga 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC is 4 cm longer than the Ford Kuga, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLC is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1534 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLC has 115 litres more trunk space than the Ford Kuga. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 66 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 Ford Kuga, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`500 kg | 2`110 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`760 kg | 1`524 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 740 kg | 586 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than Ford Kuga. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 16 800 | |
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