2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class vs 2021 Volvo XC60

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class

2021 Volvo XC60

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AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe	17	24	$61,006	$64,900
GLC AMG GLC 43 4MATIC SUV	18	24	$56,306	$59,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ Coupe	15	22	$72,286	$76,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 4MATIC+ SUV	15	22	$69,466	$73,900
GLC AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe	15	22	$79,430	$84,500
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe	22	28	$48,551	$51,650
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC SUV	21	28	$42,488	$45,200
GLC GLC 300 SUV	22	29	$40,608	$43,200

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Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription

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

$61,006

$57,340

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$64,900

$61,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1082 / month

$1017 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class can be a soothing urban oasis—or a roaring twin-turbo V-8 track star. It’s your call.

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

TCC Likes

Great looks
AMG’s unbridled performance
Comfortable ride and interior

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

TCC Dislikes

Top prices approach $100,000
Compromised outward vision in coupes
Small rear doors in coupes

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

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

24 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

58.2

Second Leg Room (in)

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

41.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.8

56.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

55.4

Front Hip Room (in)

56.4

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.7

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

187

184.6

Height, Overall (in)

62.4

65.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

65.1

Wheelbase (in)

113.1

112.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

Track Width, Front (in)

64.5

64.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

17.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.6

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)

14.2

13.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/45VR20

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/40VR20

P235/55HR19

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)

4235

4698

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

19 X 7.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

384 @ 2500

472

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

385 @ 6100

400 @ 6000

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Turbo/Supercharger Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.69

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.25

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.67

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.80

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.24

3.03

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.64

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.35

5.25

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz GLC

Volvo XC60

Body Style

4MATIC

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

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

8.9

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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