Mercedes GLC 2016 vs Volvo XC60 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 109 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo XC60. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 71 litres | |
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | 216 mm (8.5 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: | 4.66 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.66 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is smaller. Mercedes GLC is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1432 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`605 kg | 2`490 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`025 kg | 1`941 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 549 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo XC60 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 800 | 22 400 | |
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