2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class vs 2016 Volvo XC60

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2016 Volvo XC60

4MATIC 4-Door GLC 300

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AWD 4-Door T5

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC60 AWD 4-Door T5	19	26	$35,814	$38,100
XC60 AWD 4-Door T5 Platinum	19	26	$42,911	$45,650
XC60 AWD 4-Door T5 Premier	19	26	$38,869	$41,350
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6	17	23	$40,091	$42,650
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6 Drive-E	19	27	$40,749	$43,350
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6 Drive-E Platinum	19	27	$44,885	$47,750
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6 Drive-E R-Design	19	27	$44,368	$47,200
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6 Drive-E R-Design Platinum	19	27	$48,222	$51,300
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6 Platinum	17	23	$44,227	$47,050
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6 R-Design	17	23	$44,133	$46,950
XC60 AWD 4-Door T6 R-Design Platinum	17	23	$47,987	$51,050
XC60 FWD 4-Door T5 Drive-E	23	31	$34,404	$36,600
XC60 FWD 4-Door T5 Drive-E Platinum	23	31	$41,501	$44,150
XC60 FWD 4-Door T5 Drive-E Premier	23	31	$37,459	$39,850
XC60 FWD 4-Door T6 Drive-E	22	29	$38,869	$41,350
XC60 FWD 4-Door T6 Drive-E Platinum	22	29	$43,005	$45,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,084

$35,814

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,950

$38,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$683 / month

$635 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

As a tangential—and far more sophisticated—replacement for the GLK, the savvy 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC is a far better match for American wants and needs.

The 2016 Volvo XC60 remains a luxury-SUV contender, though a plethora of powertrains and options can take the $36,000 base price well over $50,000.

TCC Likes

More spacious cabin
Beautiful interior treatments
Improved (gasoline) fuel economy

Distinctive design
Better gas mileage (FWD only)
Superb safety features, ratings

TCC Dislikes

Chiseled look is gone
Does it look too much like the larger GLE?

AWD gas mileage low
Rear legroom limited
Interior close to severe

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

39.6

39.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

41.9

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

64.5

67.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

62.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.8

64.3

Wheelbase (in)

113.1

109.2

Liftover Height (in)

29.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

9.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.3

44.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

20.5

30.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

36.6

38.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

56.5

67.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

20.5

30.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

61.3

70.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.5

12.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

38.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3947

4251

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-5

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1300

266 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.5 L/154

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

241 @ 5550

250 @ 5400

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.33

2.37

Trans Order Code

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.50

4.15

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.31

1.56

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.93

3.39

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.75

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Volvo XC60

Body Style

4MATIC

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

7.3

8.0

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

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

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