Mercedes GLC 2016 vs BMW X4 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW X4, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW X4. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X4 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLC 2016 2.0 engine BMW X4 2018 2.0 engine: Compared to their predecessors, B48 engines are more robust and less prone to major failures. They are well-suited for chip tuning, which can noticeably enhance performance and responsiveness without ... More about BMW X4 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X4, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1400 litres | 1430 litres | |
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BMW X4 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLC has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW X4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X4 (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW X4. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`430 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`710 kg | 1`720 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 720 kg | 680 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X4 has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | 32 000 | |
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