Volkswagen Touareg 2018 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 28 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Touareg 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2016 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes GLC 2016 3.0 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, if possible |
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: | 2`850 kg | 2`530 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`995 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 855 kg | 690 kg | |
| Volkswagen Touareg load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Volkswagen Touareg is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 45 600 | 22 400 | |
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