Although major automakers around the world are currently developing towards electrification, there is still a considerable market demand for fuel vehicles. After all, fuel vehicles still have some unique advantages compared to pure electric vehicles. However, in the process of electrification, new energy vehicle , which can have both fuel and pure electric, has also emerged, such as extended-range vehicles. Among them, the main one is Ideal Auto. Taking the recent high-profile Ideal L8, the price is 359,800-399,800 yuan. If you compare the Mercedes-Benz GLC at the same price, how should you choose?
Here we take the Mercedes-Benz GLC 2022 three-time facelift GLC 260 L 4MATIC dynamic model as an example (hereinafter referred to as GLC), with a price of 406,300 yuan, which is almost the same as the Ideal L8 Max version (399,800 yuan). As a model of the same price, how do we choose?
First of all, in terms of product positioning, the two cars belong to different systems. As a classic luxury mid-size SUV, Mercedes-Benz GLC is more business-oriented, focusing on luxury and atmospheric, and is a fuel model. Ideal L8 is a new energy vehicle, positioned as a medium-to-large SUV, with more technological design, but focuses on the home use field. But in terms of purpose, there is actually a clear distinction, so what about the overall parameter comparison?
Let’s not compare the appearance and interior design here. After all, everyone’s aesthetics are different, just look at the picture directly! But the interior luxury of Mercedes-Benz is unquestionable, while Ideal L8 has a simple and technological style!
However, there is still a big gap in body size and space. After all, as a medium and large SUV, the length, width and height of Ideal L8 is 5080/1995/1800mm respectively; while as a mid-size SUV, Mercedes-Benz is only 4764/1898/1642mm. Naturally, the space gap is also large. Even if the Ideal L8 adopts a 6-seat layout, it doesn't seem crowded. In terms of configuration, the Ideal L8 Max version is equipped with the Ideal AD Max assisted driving system, providing digital keys, vehicle monitoring, remote control, intelligent vehicle search, sentry mode, parking radar, full-speed adaptive cruise control, L2-level assisted driving functions, etc. In addition, air suspension is also standard, which is the first example among car models at this price.
, and the Mercedes-Benz GLC is relatively traditional, providing cruise control, reversing images, and assisted driving systems with L0 and L0. In contrast, Ideal L8 is more advanced and technological, and more in line with the car needs of young people. In terms of power, the 1.5T turbo engine of Ideal L8 uses as a range extender. With the combination of the front and rear dual motor four-wheel drive system, the maximum horsepower of can reach 449 horsepower and the peak torque is 620N·m. Although the weight reaches 2480kg, it takes only 5.5 seconds to complete it. The Mercedes-Benz GLC (2022 three-time faced GLC 260 L 4MATIC dynamic model) uses a 2.0T turbocharged engine , with a maximum horsepower of 197 horsepower and a peak torque of 320N·m. Although the weight is lighter than the ideal L8, it only takes 1890kg, but it takes 8.4 seconds to break 100. Judging from the power data, Ideal L8 is still better.
Does that mean that Ideal L8 has won completely? This is not the case. If we look at the luxury positioning, we are more inclined toward the Mercedes-Benz GLC, but if it is mainly used for home use, then the ideal L8 is the better choice.
In addition, many people have a misunderstanding about extended-range cars, believing that after the battery power is used up, the 1.5T engine is driving the car, causing the horse to pull the big car, and the fuel consumption will remain high. In fact, this is a wrong perception. The 1.5T engine will only power the battery and will not directly drive the car. The motor will do the work from beginning to end.
