Mercedes GLC 2019 vs Porsche Macan 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 390 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 36 HP more power than Porsche Macan, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Porsche Macan. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 8.9 | |
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The Porsche Macan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Macan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Macan 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) | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Porsche Macan 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: | 4.73 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC is 4 cm longer than the Porsche Macan, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1400 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.2 metres less than that of the Porsche Macan. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`430 kg | 2`580 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`800 kg | 1`865 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 630 kg | 715 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Porsche Macan. Therefore, Porsche Macan is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Porsche Macan has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 33 400 | 55 800 | |
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