Renault Koleos 2019 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Renault Koleos engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, Renault Koleos reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Renault Koleos gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 189 mm (7.4 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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 Renault Koleos engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Koleos might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.64 m | |
| Renault Koleos is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Koleos is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 498 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1706 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Koleos has 52 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 106 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`240 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 32 200 | no data | |
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