Mercedes GLC 2016 vs Volvo XC60 2017

 
Mercedes GLC
2016 - 2019
Volvo XC60
2017 - 2019
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.1 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 170 HP190 HP
Torque: 400 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds8.4 seconds
Mercedes GLC engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo XC60, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.45.2
Real fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100km7.3 l/100km
By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 920 km in combined cycle1150 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway1270 km on highway
680 km with real consumption820 km with real consumption
Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)
Ground clearance: 155 mm (6.1 inches)216 mm (8.5 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 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.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 14 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klaseInstalled on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90
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.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Mercedes GLC engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.73 m4.69 m
Width: 1.89 m2.00 m
Height: 1.60 m1.66 m
Mercedes GLC is 4 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres505 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1400 litres1432 litres
Mercedes GLC has 5 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC60 (by 32 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`520no data
Safety: no data
Quality:
high

average
Mercedes GLC has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): no data27 800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes GLC has
  • timing chain engine
  • fewer faults
Volvo XC60 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ground clearance
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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