Mercedes GLC 2016 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2018
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Mercedes GLC) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Volkswagen Touareg) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 38 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Despite less power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 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. | |||
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: | no data | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1800 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`625 kg | no data | |
| 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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