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| ×2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe | ×2016 Ford Explorer 4WD 4dr Platinum | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$49,990 | CA$59,599 |
| Fees | CA$2,075 | CA$1,690 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$941/month | CA$1,122/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 3,5 l V6 |
| Power | 241 hp @ 5,500 rpm (180 kW) | 365 hp @ 5,500 rpm (272 kW) |
| Torque | 273 lb·ft @ 1,300 – 4,000 rpm (370 N·m) | 350 lb·ft @ 3,500 rpm (475 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Premium | Premium |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4x4 |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | SUV |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 11.1 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.5 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.9 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 666 km | 555 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 233 g/km | 295 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional | N/A |
| Heated steering wheel | optional | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional | standard |
| Massage seats | N/A | standard |
| Head-up display | optional | N/A |
| Smart key | optional | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional | N/A |
| Lane departure warning | optional | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | N/A |
| Remote engine start | N/A | standard |
| GPS | optional | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | optional | N/A |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | N/A | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/55HR19 | P255/50HR20 |
| Rear tires | P235/55HR19 | P255/50HR20 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74″) | N/A |
| Height | 1,603 mm (63″) | 1,778 mm (70″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm (113″) | 2,865 mm (113″) |
| Front track | 1,623 mm (64″) | 1,702 mm (67″) |
| Rear track | 1,618 mm (64″) | 1,702 mm (67″) |
| Weight | 1,835 kg (4,045 lb) | 2,223 kg (4,901 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 7 |
| Trunk | between 498 l and 1,399 l | between 595 l and 2,285 l |
| Fuel tank | 66 l (15 gal) | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | 2,268 kg (5,000 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | ||
| Reliability | N/A | |
| Safety | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Driving | ||
| Overall | ||
| Average | 82% | 71% |
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