Mercedes GLC 2019 vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 230 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Stelvio, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 7.0 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 5.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 810 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio 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: | 164 mm (6.5 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Alfa Romeo Stelvio 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: | 4.66 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.69 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is smaller. Mercedes GLC is 3 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLC has 25 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.1 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`590 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 34 000 | |
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