2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class vs 2021 Volvo XC60

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class

#14 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs

2021 Volvo XC60

#3 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs

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Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription	N/A	N/A	$57,340	$61,000
XC60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression	N/A	N/A	$50,290	$53,500
XC60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar	N/A	N/A	$65,330	$69,500
XC60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design	N/A	N/A	$56,071	$59,650
XC60 T5 AWD Inscription	21	28	$48,410	$51,500
XC60 T5 AWD Momentum	21	28	$41,360	$44,000
XC60 T5 AWD R-Design	21	28	$47,141	$50,150
XC60 T5 FWD Inscription	22	29	$46,248	$49,200
XC60 T5 FWD Momentum	22	29	$39,198	$41,700
XC60 T5 FWD R-Design	22	29	$44,979	$47,850
XC60 T6 AWD Inscription	20	27	$51,700	$55,000
XC60 T6 AWD Momentum	20	27	$44,650	$47,500
XC60 T6 AWD R-Design	20	27	$50,431	$53,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,767

$57,340

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,050

$61,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

N/A

$1017 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class hides station-wagon virtues behind its charming SUV-like body.

The 2021 Volvo XC60 drops the luxury-car attitude and delivers all the luxury-car feels.

TCC Likes

Handsome cockpit
Chunky body
Sliding second-row seat

Both front- and all-wheel drive available
Excellent interior
Four solid powertrains

TCC Dislikes

Tight third-row seat
Some features force you to buy other features
Infotainment needs a primer

T5, T6 engines can be thirsty
Premium fuel only
Limited plug-in hybrid range

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

55.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

Front Hip Room (in)

56.4

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

184.6

Height, Overall (in)

65.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.1

Wheelbase (in)

112.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

17.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

68.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4698

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Engine

Engine Type

Turbo/Supercharger Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

472

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

400 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.03

Summary

Vehicle Name

Volvo XC60

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class

2021 GLB-Class is on sale now
Lease: From $419/mo.
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Finance: From 1.99% APR

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2021 XC60 selection robust as usual
Lease: From $415 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $3,000 off
Finance: From 0.9% APR for 60 months + $1,000 bonus

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