Mercedes GLC 2019 vs BMW X4 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 330 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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BMW X4 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLC engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW X4, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| 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: | 123 mm (4.8 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: | 330'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`575 kg | 2`560 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`835 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 740 kg | 540 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 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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