Tesla Model Y 2020 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Tesla Model Y is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes GLC can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Tesla Model Y also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | - (electric) | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Tesla Model Y is available also with electric engines. Electric engines provide instant torque and produce zero tailpipe emissions compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 - 534 HP | 163 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 527 NM | 320 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.7 - 6.9 seconds | 3.8 - 8.9 seconds | |
| In general, Tesla Model Y are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes GLC. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 1.9 - 12.3 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 167 - 172 mm (6.6 - 6.8 inches) | 128 - 168 mm (5 - 6.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Tesla Model Y 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: | 4.75 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Tesla Model Y is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, 3 cm wider, while the height of Tesla Model Y is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 854 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2158 litres | 1400 litres | |
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Tesla Model Y has more luggage capacity. Tesla Model Y has 354 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Tesla Model Y (by 758 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Tesla Model Y is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`477 kg | ~ 2`520 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`947 kg | ~ 1`835 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 530 kg | ~ 685 kg | |
| Tesla Model Y load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem less than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 37 200 | 33 400 | |
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