Mercedes GLC 2019 vs Nissan X-Trail 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 17 HP more power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Nissan X-Trail. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 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 Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan X-Trail 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 129 mm (5.1 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan X-Trail 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: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan X-Trail might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Nissan X-Trail 2017 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is larger, but lower. Mercedes GLC is 4 cm longer than the Nissan X-Trail, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 135 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 135 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 500 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1400 litres | 1877 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Nissan X-Trail has more luggage space (by 50 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan X-Trail (by 477 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.6 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`500 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`730 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 730 kg | 670 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 procentiem more than Nissan X-Trail. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan X-Trail has serious deffects in 380 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 33 400 | 24 600 | |
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