Mercedes GLC 2016 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.3 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 20 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mitsubishi Outlander. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLC consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi Outlander 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 | 480'000 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 Mitsubishi Outlander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 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 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi L 200, Mitsubishi ASX | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes GLC engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2016 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: | 4.73 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is larger, but lower. Mercedes GLC is 4 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 128 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1400 litres | 1608 litres | |
| Mercedes GLC has 372 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Outlander. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 208 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`520 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | 16 200 | |
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