Volvo XC60 2013 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo XC60) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes GLC) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC60 engine produces 46 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, but torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes GLC. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 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: | 390'000 km | 560'000 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 Mercedes GLC engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2016 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes GLC 2016 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.64 m | |
| Volvo XC60 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC60 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1455 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage space. Volvo XC60 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`440 kg | 2`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`835 kg | 1`815 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 605 kg | 685 kg | |
| Volvo XC60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes GLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC60 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes GLC, so Mercedes GLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 22 200 | |
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