BMW X4 and Mercedes GLC

Mercedes further expands its portfolio with the expressive GLC Coupé and pushes into a niche that has been unoccupied by the Swabians. There the independent BMW X4 waits for the first duel. Comparison test!

BMW X4  Mercedes GLC

So far, the BMW X4 had a relatively comfortable existence. As the only medium-class hatchback SUV in the market, he did not have any competitive pressure. This is now suddenly changing with the sales start of the Mercedes GLC Coupé. The noble Schwabe, with its expressive design, comfortable driving characteristics and extensive safety technology, is ready to challenge the field stag. In the comparison test, the 204 hp strong GLC 250 d 4Matic Coupé will compete against the BMW X4 xDrive20d with 190 hp. Which of the two stylish all-wheelers offers the better overall package? Although a large-family-friendly space utilization of these designer pieces certainly was not at the top of the specification, both the BMW X4 and the new Mercedes GLC Coupé bring a high degree of practicality. In the front seats even large persons enjoy a lot of space for free unfolding - with easy advantages for the Mercedes, which provides more free flying. And also for luggage both leave exactly the same amount of space: 500 to 1400 liters. In addition, the variability largely corresponds to that of conventional SUVs.

Mercedes GLC 250d

TEST: MERCEDES GLC AND BMW X4
However, neither the BMW nor the Daimler is a genuine transformation artist. They can not offer more than a three-piece rear seat backrest. After all, both hatchback SUVs already have an electrically opening and closing tailgate as standard. The design concept with the coupéhaft dropping roof lines, however, makes itself quite noticeable on the rear seats - in the negative sense. Here, the BMW and the Mercedes are very embarrassed about their Steilheck brothers. People up to about 1.80 meters can nevertheless be easily accommodated on longer distances - in some cases, the leg clearance in both cases is quite generous. Speaking abundantly: This attribute also applies to the safety equipment in the Mercedes GLC. Assistance systems such as a rear-end warning, an autonomous emergency brake or a rear-view camera are on-board at the factory. The BMW countered with standard Xenon headlights and a downhill control. Further helpers, for example, distance control, blind spot warning systems, tracking systems, adaptive LED spotlights, ambient cameras or head-up display, cost as well here and there extra.

Three change at the top of the approvals

Germany has three vehicle segments, the most often changed in approved series. Sufferer was in all three cases, Mercedes-Benz.

According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) finished in the middle class, the BMW 3 Series, the top position and standing before a model change Mercedes-Benz C-Class repressed. In the upper class moved up to the 7-series BMW, another to the front and replaced the S-class. In the mini-van, the Opel Meriva displaced with more than 30 percent market share of the Class B-1 Place.

BMW reviewed 130,000 cars in the U.S. for N54 engine failure

If you take a long time into the automotive world, you know that not only Toyota suffered problems with their cars and had to call to review more than a million cars because of their good times, BMW also suffered the blow, but it is Now, after two years, recently quelled.

This is 130,000 cars that have been called to review U.S. N54 engine failure, a problem that many users complained on the Internet and in magazines.

BMW M3 GT2 Art Car for Le Mans

In Paris revealed: Jeff Koons' BMW M3 GT2 Art Car for Le Mans

Jeff Koons unveiled in Paris at the Centre Pompidou, he designed the BMW M3 GT2 Art Car and signed. Also at the Centre Pompidou, one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world of modern and contemporary art, Roy Lichtenstein had in 1977 presented his kind car and given a Autoigramm.

17th BMW Art Car

BMW had announced in April that the 17 BMW Art Sport Car in the 24-hour race at Le Mans this year of 12 to 13 Takes place in June 2010, will participate.

First ride in the BMW X3: Bigger, faster, more economical

Larger, more dynamic and more comfortable than before coming in November, the new BMW X3 on the market. After only six years of construction takes the new generation against Audi Q5 and Mercedes GLK. The most dangerous opponent should it come from the ranks.

In terms of size and engine power

With the first generation of the BMW X3 was a lonely furrow for many years, before rejoining the competitors. More than 600 000 units sold speak for themselves. From the autumn, the success will continue. In the optic, the SUV-oriented newcomer significantly at the larger X5, more engines to the X3 X1 against shares with his little brother. That could turn out in the first few years as the strongest competitor. For many interested the cheaper compact SUV expected in terms of size and engine power range.

BMW twin test special

Spare a thought for the engineers at BMW. The 3-Series has been a huge sales hit, so how can they make it even more appealing?

With its classy saloon, sporty Coupé, elegant Convertible and practical Touring bodystyles, plus BMW’s clever EfficientDynamics hardware, there’s hardly a chink in its armour. Despite this, the firm has tweaked its Coupé and drop-top offerings to see off the latest competition. Do the changes improve matters?