Mercedes GLC 2019 vs Porsche Macan 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 258 HP more power than Porsche Macan, whereas torque is 330 NM more than Porsche Macan. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 7.4 | |
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The Porsche Macan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Macan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 750 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Macan 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 164 mm (6.5 inches) | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Porsche Macan 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. | |||
| Porsche Macan 2018 2.0 engine: This engine, while more reliable than previous versions of the EA88 series, still has several characteristic issues. The main problems include:
Timing chain stretching. The chain typically lasts around ... More about Porsche Macan 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC is 3 cm shorter than the Porsche Macan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1795 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Porsche Macan may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Porsche Macan (by 195 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.2 metres less than that of the Porsche Macan. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`590 kg | 2`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`950 kg | 1`795 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 715 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Porsche Macan. Therefore, Porsche Macan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Porsche Macan has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 56 200 | |
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