The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLC 43 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT (19 - ..)
€ 46,700

€ 67,700

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,700
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 1.5 inches shorter and 3.4 inches taller.
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
67.4
74.4
83.5
64
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 in
109.2
182.8
113.1
184.3
182.8 in
Length
184.3 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.53 %

General
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
D
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 43 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B4204T11
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
385 hp
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
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16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.71 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
16.58 lb/hp
10.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
580 mi
Range
402 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
580 mi
402 mi
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
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).
193.3 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
142.1 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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