Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Volvo XC60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 7 HP more power than Volvo XC60, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLC consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Mercedes GLC 2015 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.64 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 11 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 13 200 | |
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