Volvo XC60 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo XC60 and Mercedes-Benz GLC contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Volvo XC60 and the Mercedes-Benz GLC.
When comparing the Volvo XC60's and the Mercedes-Benz GLC's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC60 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz GLC has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Volvo XC60's and the Mercedes-Benz GLC's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLC is a better car than the Volvo XC60.
Pricing: For a new model, the Volvo XC60's price is between $66,285 and $80,748, with the Mercedes-Benz GLC priced between $61,608 and $73,408.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Volvo XC60 loses 55.9 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLC loses 53.6 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLC retains 2.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC60.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo XC60’s base engine makes 455 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLC base engine makes 313 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Volvo XC60 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
66285 - 80748
Starting MSRP:
61150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
58605
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
54365 - 61150
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
61608 - 73408
Starting MSRP:
60300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
58605
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Compact SUVs)
54365 - 61150
Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
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Volvo XC60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC60
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
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Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Volvo XC60 Rankings
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20 out of / 31Mercedes-Benz GLC Rankings
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25 out of / 31Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo XC60 Trim Levels
T8 Core, T8 Plus, T8 Polestar Engineered, T8 Ultra, T8 Ultra Black Edition
Mercedes-Benz GLC Trim Levels
AMG GLC 63 S E Performance, GLC 350e 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
523 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.098 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
313 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 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:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
21.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4658 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5071 lbs
Width:
81.7 inches
Height:
64.6 inches
Length:
185.7 inches
Wheelbase:
113.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted 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
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Green
Forest Lake Green Metallic
Red
Mulberry Red Metallic
Silver
Aurora Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Starling Blue Metallic
Gray
Graphite Grey Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno
Green
Not available
Red
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic / Verde Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Cardamom in Charcoal/Cardamom Interior
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Neva Grey
Beige
Macchiato Beige
Brown
Sienna Brown / Sienna Brown/Black
Red
Power Red/Black
