Mercedes GLC 2016 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 520 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 82 HP more power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLC | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| 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. | |||
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`460 | 2`440 | |
| 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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