The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 35,800
€ 50,200
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Volvo XC60 DRIVe is 1.1 inches shorter and 2.9 inches taller.
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Mercedes GLC 300
67.4
74.4
83.5
64.5
74.4
82.5
74.4 in
Width
74.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
67.4 in
Height
64.5 in
109.2
182.2
113.1
183.3
182.2 in
Length
183.3 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Mercedes GLC 300
4072 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.07 %
General
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Mercedes GLC 300
D
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Mercedes GLC 300
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
D5204T3
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
161 hp
242 hp
Mercedes GLC 300
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 300
Performance
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Mercedes GLC 300
124 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 300
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25.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
25.29 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Mercedes GLC 300
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
41 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
38 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
763 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
763 mi
570 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
117.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 DRIVe
Mercedes GLC 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1451 lb
Maximum Payload
1466 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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



















