Mitsubishi Outlander 2012 vs Mercedes GLC 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 Mitsubishi Outlander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi L 200, Mitsubishi ASX | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2015 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.64 m | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander is 12 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 771 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Outlander has 221 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC, which means Mitsubishi Outlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`170 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes GLC is better rated in child safety tests. The Mitsubishi Outlander scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 410 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 20 600 | |
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