Mercedes GLC 2019 vs Porsche Macan 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 330 HP | 440 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
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Porsche Macan is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLC engine produces 110 HP less power than Porsche Macan, but torque is 150 NM more than Porsche Macan. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 129 mm (5.1 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Panamera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC is 5 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 |
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 (kg): | 2`585 | 2`580 | |
| 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 (€): | no data | 62 400 | |
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