2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class vs 2017 Volvo XC60

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2017 Volvo XC60

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SUV GLC 300

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SUV GLC 300	22	28	$36,410	$39,150
4MATIC SUV GLC 300	21	28	$38,270	$41,150
4MATIC Coupe GLC 300	22	27	$42,734	$45,950
4MATIC SUV AMG GLC 43	18	24	$51,057	$54,900
4MATIC Coupe AMG GLC 43	N/A	N/A	$55,475	$59,650

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T5 FWD Dynamic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
T5 FWD Dynamic	23	31	$38,493	$40,950
T5 FWD Inscription	23	31	$38,493	$40,950
T5 AWD Dynamic	23	31	$40,373	$42,950
T5 AWD Inscription	23	31	$40,373	$42,950
T6 AWD Dynamic	19	27	$43,569	$46,350
T6 AWD Inscription	19	27	$43,569	$46,350
T6 AWD R-Design	19	27	$47,940	$51,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,410

$38,493

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,150

$40,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$653 / month

$683 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class makes a terrific combination of the features and practical needs most buyers want in an attractive package.

The 2017 Volvo XC60 is a near-luxury contender at near-luxury prices. Its safety might be its biggest strong suit, which it rightly deserves.

TCC Likes

Spacious, attractive interior
Wide range of engine and body choices
"Coupe" bodystyle is unique

Superlative safety
Impressive standard equipment
Good ride

TCC Dislikes

Safety features come at a price
"Coupe" loses some practicality
Base GLC300 can feel numb

Not particularly efficient
Aged styling
Leg room is limited in rear

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

56.7

Second Leg Room (in)

37.3

36.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

41.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

55.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.8

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.6

Front Hip Room (in)

54.2

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

63.9

64.3

Liftover Height (in)

28.5

29.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

9.1

Wheelbase (in)

113.1

109.2

Height, Overall (in)

64.5

67.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

62.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

56.5

67.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

61.3

70.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.4

30.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.3

44.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.4

30.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

36.6

38.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.8

31.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.9

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)

38.7

38.4

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3892

3959

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

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

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

241 @ 5500

240 @ 5600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1300

258 @ 1500

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

26 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

31 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

23 (Est)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.31

1.95

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.93

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.33

3.03

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.81

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.50

5.25

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Volvo XC60

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

7.3

6.8 (Est)

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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