Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 5 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo XC60. Despite less power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes GLC consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 1010 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: | 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: | 4.54 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is smaller. Mercedes GLC is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 5 cm narrower, 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. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLC has 55 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 145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 860 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 9400 | |
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