Mercedes GLC 2019 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: | 5.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 109 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo XC60. Despite less power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.7 | 7.7 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 5 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 750 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | no data | |
| 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 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1445 litres | 1432 litres | |
| Mercedes GLC has 110 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 13 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`615 kg | 2`490 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`955 kg | 1`941 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 660 kg | 549 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Volvo XC60. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 31 200 | 22 400 | |
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