Volkswagen Touareg 2018 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 38 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.3 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Touareg consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Touareg could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7 | 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. Mercedes GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2016 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 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.60 m | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is larger. Volkswagen Touareg is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 810 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1800 litres | 1400 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Touareg has 310 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touareg (by 400 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touareg has serious deffects in 315 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 53 800 | no data | |
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