Porsche Macan 2013 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 580 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Porsche Macan engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, Porsche Macan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 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 3 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | 2`500 | |
| 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 (€): | 34 000 | no data | |
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