Nissan X-Trail 2014 vs Mercedes GLC 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Nissan X-Trail engine produces 40 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, Nissan X-Trail reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan X-Trail consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that by driving the Nissan X-Trail over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan X-Trail consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan X-Trail 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan X-Trail 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. Note, however, that this Nissan X-Trail version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Nissan X-Trail 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | 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. | |||
| Nissan X-Trail 2014 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Nissan X-Trail 2014 1.6 engine 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: | 4.64 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.64 m | |
| Nissan X-Trail is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan X-Trail is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1877 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan X-Trail is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC, which means Nissan X-Trail can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan X-Trail has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 21 800 | |
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