The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 53,800

€ 47,700

€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 250 d.
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
65.3
74.9
83.3
64.5
74.4
82.5
74.9 in
Width
74.4 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
65.3 in
Height
64.5 in
112.8
184.6
113.1
183.3
184.6 in
Length
183.3 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
4738 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
670 lb
14.14 %

General
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
U
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
D4204T23
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
237 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Performance
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 250 d
▶ REPLAY
19.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
19.99 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
43 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250 d
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
802 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
802 mi
621 mi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Environmental Impact
113.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.8 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
113.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 250 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
818 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft