Mercedes GLC 2019 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 476 HP | 462 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW X5, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 11.6 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 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: | 159 mm (6.3 inches) | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 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 | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.75 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is smaller. Mercedes GLC is 27 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1860 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLC has 95 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 260 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Mercedes GLC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`580 kg | 2`930 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`940 kg | 2`286 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 640 kg | 644 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 255 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 50 600 | |
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