Mercedes GLC 2016 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 20 HP less power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Toyota Land Cruiser. Despite less power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 12.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLC consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Land Cruiser 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) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 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 Toyota Land Cruiser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used also on Toyota Hilux | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. Toyota Land Cruiser 2013 3.0 engine: The engine tends to be noisy and vibrate. Nozzle life is limited when using poor quality fuel. Increased oil consumption tends to occur over time. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.85 m | |
| Mercedes GLC is 5 cm shorter than the Toyota Land Cruiser, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLC is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 621 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1400 litres | 1934 litres | |
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Toyota Land Cruiser has more luggage space. Mercedes GLC has 121 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Land Cruiser. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Land Cruiser (by 534 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`520 kg | 2`990 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | 26 200 | |
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