Mercedes GLC 2015 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 8 HP more power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.5 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. Note, however, that this Volvo XC60 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eleven 4x4 versions of Volvo XC60 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.66 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.71 m | |
| Mercedes GLC is 3 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: | 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`400 | 2`500 | |
| 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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