Renault Koleos 2018 vs Mercedes GLC 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Renault Koleos engine produces 5 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Despite the higher power, Renault Koleos reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Renault Koleos 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Koleos 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. Note, however, that this Renault Koleos version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Renault Koleos 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Espace | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2015 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: | 4.67 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.64 m | |
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Renault Koleos is larger. Renault Koleos is 14 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Koleos is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1677 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Koleos has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. This could mean that the Renault Koleos 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 Renault Koleos (by 77 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Koleos is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC, which means Renault Koleos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 21 800 | |
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