Mercedes GLC 2019 vs Renault Koleos 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 13 HP more power than Renault Koleos, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Renault Koleos. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1220 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) | 189 mm (7.4 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 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 Renault Koleos engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, 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. Renault Koleos might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.67 m | |
| Mercedes GLC is 2 cm shorter than the Renault Koleos, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 498 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1706 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLC has 52 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 106 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`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 19 000 | |
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