Nissan X-Trail 2022 vs Mercedes GLC 2023
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 158 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Nissan X-Trail engine produces 12 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Nissan X-Trail reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.4 | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan X-Trail consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Nissan X-Trail) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes GLC) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 208 mm (8.2 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.64 m | |
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Nissan X-Trail is smaller, but higher. Nissan X-Trail is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan X-Trail is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 620 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1400 litres | 1640 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage space. Nissan X-Trail has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan X-Trail is 0.7 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: | 2`245 kg | 2`435 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`778 kg | 1`790 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 467 kg | 645 kg | |
| Nissan X-Trail load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 38 procentiem less than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 33 200 | no data | |
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