Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Volvo XC60 2017
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes GLC is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volvo XC60 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLC is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo XC60 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo XC60 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.0 | 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 - 510 HP | 150 - 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 700 NM | 300 - 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 - 8.3 seconds | 5.3 - 10.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 10.7 | 2.0 - 7.7 | |
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Mercedes GLC petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC60. On average, Mercedes GLC equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | 216 - 400 mm (8.5 - 15.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLC is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1432 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLC has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 168 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`503 | ~ 2`507 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo XC60 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 27 200 | |
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