Porsche Macan 2013 vs Mercedes GLC 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Porsche Macan is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Macan engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Thanks to more power Porsche Macan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Porsche Macan consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Porsche Macan could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Porsche Macan consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes GLC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A7 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Porsche Macan 2013 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 2013 2.0 engine Mercedes GLC 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLC 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Porsche Macan is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, 3 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Macan is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Porsche Macan has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. This could mean that the Porsche Macan uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Porsche Macan is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`445 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 29 200 | no data | |
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