Porsche Macan 2019 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 440 HP | 390 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Porsche Macan is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Macan engine produces 50 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Thanks to more power Porsche Macan reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 10.5 | |
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The Porsche Macan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Macan consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that by driving the Porsche Macan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Macan 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: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | 168 mm (6.6 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes GLC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Panamera | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLC | |
| 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. | |||
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`580 kg | 2`430 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`945 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 635 kg | 630 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 55 800 | 33 400 | |
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