Mercedes GLC 2019 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 390 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 50 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW X5. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.8 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 168 mm (6.6 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. | |||
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 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X5 2018 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 X5 2018 3.0 engine | |||
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. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 645 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 550 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1860 litres | |
| 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`460 kg | 2`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`795 kg | 2`135 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 665 kg | 665 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 | 50 200 | |
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