Mercedes GLC 2019 vs Volvo XC60 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLC engine produces 52 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V60, Volvo S90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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: | 550 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1432 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLC has 45 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 168 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 (kg): | 2`400 | 2`470 | |
| 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 (€): | no data | 27 200 | |
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