Mitsubishi Outlander 2015 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 360 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 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 40 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Outlander could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander 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: | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi Outlander 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: | 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 2016 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: | 4.70 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is smaller, but higher. Mitsubishi Outlander is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 128 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1608 litres | 1400 litres | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander has 372 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 208 litres). | |||
| 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: | no data | 2`520 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi Outlander has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 23 600 | |
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