Mercedes GLC 2019 vs Porsche Macan 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Porsche Macan is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLC engine produces 55 HP less power than Porsche Macan, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Porsche Macan. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.4 | |
| Mercedes GLC consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Porsche Macan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes GLC engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Porsche Macan 2018 2.0 engine: This engine, while more reliable than previous versions of the EA88 series, still has several characteristic issues. The main problems include:
Timing chain stretching. The chain typically lasts around ... More about Porsche Macan 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.69 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, if possible |
1400 litres | 1795 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`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`745 kg | 1`795 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 685 kg | 715 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 34 600 | 58 000 | |
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