Mercedes GLC 2019 vs BMW X4 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 390 HP | 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 30 HP more power than BMW X4, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW X4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.5 | |
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The BMW X4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW X4 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: | 168 mm (6.6 inches) | 204 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X4 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLC | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X4 2021 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW X4 2021 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.62 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes GLC is 10 cm shorter than the BMW X4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 525 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1430 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW X4 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 Mercedes GLC (by 170 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW X4. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`460 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`795 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 665 kg | 580 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than BMW X4. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 200 | 48 000 | |
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