Suzuki SX4 2016 vs Mercedes GLC 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 94 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 194 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 66 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki SX4 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes GLC engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Suzuki SX4 2016 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. Mercedes GLC 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes GLC 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.64 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is smaller. Suzuki SX4 is 36 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1269 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage space. Suzuki SX4 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 331 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC, which means Suzuki SX4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki SX4 has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | no data | |
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