2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC
When comparing the 2021 Volvo XC60's and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Volvo XC60 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and overall quality score. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The 2021 Volvo XC60 and 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Volvo XC60's and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Volvo XC60 is a better car than the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC.
2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Pricing
A used 2021 Volvo XC60 ranges from $30,999 to $43,635 while a used 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC is priced between $31,995 to $57,281.
2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Volvo XC60 loses 54.6 percent of its value and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC loses 39.9 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC retains 14.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Volvo XC60.
2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volvo XC60 is 8.2 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLC's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Volvo XC60 being ranked 3 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs and the Mercedes-Benz GLC being ranked 6 out of 29. Out of 61 Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, the Volvo XC60 is ranked 4 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC is ranked 12. The Volvo XC60 is also ranked 6 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs while the Mercedes-Benz GLC is ranked 18 out of 68.
2021 Volvo XC60 vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volvo XC60 is 7.9 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz GLC the reliability rating is 5.8 out of 10. This gives the Volvo XC60 an advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2021 Volvo XC60’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC base engine makes 255 horsepower. Both the XC60 and the GLC are rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 545 and 505 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Volvo XC60 and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
30999 - 43635
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.54576
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
31995 - 57281
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.39933
Volvo XC60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.233333 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.166666 / 10
Reliability:
5.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volvo XC60 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 61Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 61Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 61Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 61Ranking
20 out of / 54Ranking
21 out of / 59Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 61Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 61Ranking
44 out of / 61Ranking
45 out of / 68Ranking
47 out of / 61Ranking
52 out of / 68Ranking
53 out of / 68Mercedes-Benz GLC Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 25Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 61Ranking
13 out of / 61Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 54Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 59Ranking
29 out of / 61Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 61Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
41 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 61Ranking
50 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Volvo XC60 Trim Levels
T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription, T6 Momentum, T6 R-Design, T5 Inscription, T5 Momentum
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC Trim Levels
AMG GLC 43, AMG GLC 63, AMG GLC 63 S, GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 545 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
37.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
19.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4008 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
65.3 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3889 lbs
Width:
82.5 inches
Height:
64.7 inches
Length:
183.3 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18