Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Volvo XC60 2008
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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 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 - 510 HP | 163 - 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 700 NM | 300 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 - 8.3 seconds | 7.5 - 10.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 10.7 | 6.0 - 11.9 | |
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Mercedes GLC petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC60. On average, Mercedes GLC equipped with diesel engines consume 1.7 litres less 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) | 230 mm (9.1 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 | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Mercedes GLC is 2 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLC is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1455 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLC has 55 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`503 | ~ 2`499 | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 9400 | |
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