Porsche Macan 2013 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Porsche Macan is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Macan engine produces 75 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Thanks to more power Porsche Macan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.4 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Macan consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes GLC 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: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.68 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Porsche Macan is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, 3 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Macan is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1500 litres | 1400 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`575 kg | 2`520 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`880 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 695 kg | 750 kg | |
| Porsche Macan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 procentiem less than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 26 800 | 23 600 | |
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