The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLC 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 46,700

€ 52,400

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance is 0.4 inches shorter and 2.9 inches taller.
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 300 d
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
182.8
113.1
183.3
182.8 in
Length
183.3 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 300 d
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.86 %

General
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 300 d
D
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
B4204T11
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
242 hp
Mercedes GLC 300 d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 300 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 300 d
▶ REPLAY
16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.81 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
16.58 lb/hp
16.81 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300 d
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
580 mi
Range
536 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
580 mi
536 mi
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
142.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 300 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 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