Mercedes GLC 2016 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLC engine produces 28 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, but torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Touareg. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 75 litres | |
| 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) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Touareg 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 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes GLC 2016 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is smaller. Mercedes GLC is 15 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touareg, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1400 litres | 1800 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage space. Mercedes GLC has 310 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touareg (by 400 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`530 kg | 2`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`840 kg | 1`995 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 690 kg | 855 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem less than Volkswagen Touareg. Therefore, Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg has serious deffects in 315 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 45 600 | |
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