Mercedes GLC 2019 vs BMW X5 2018
| 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 | 5.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW X5, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 80 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 123 mm (4.8 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: | 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 X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 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 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 X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1870 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLC has 100 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 270 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 (kg): | 2`575 | 2`940 | |
| 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 (€): | no data | 59 400 | |
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