Mercedes GLC 2016 vs Porsche Macan 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Porsche Macan is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLC engine produces 75 HP less power than Porsche Macan, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Porsche Macan. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.9 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Macan, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes GLC 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) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Porsche Macan 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC is 5 cm longer than the Porsche Macan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1400 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.2 metres less than that of the Porsche Macan. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`520 kg | 2`575 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`880 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 750 kg | 695 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 7 procentiem more than Porsche Macan. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Porsche Macan has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | 26 800 | |
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