Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Volvo XC60 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$195

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

GLC 300 RWD vs XC60 B5 Core AWD
Measure	GLC	XC60	Winner
MSRP + destination	$50,800	$50,995	About the same
Horsepower	255 hp	247 hp	GLC
Torque	295 lb-ft	266 lb-ft	GLC
MPG combined	27 mpg	26 mpg	GLC
Cargo, max	56.3 cu ft	63.3 cu ft	XC60
Cargo, seats up	13.8 cu ft	17.1 cu ft	XC60
Rear legroom	37.2 in	38.0 in	XC60
Front legroom	40.7 in	41.5 in	XC60
Length	185.7 in	185.4 in	Not scored
Width	74.4 in	74.8 in to 78.7 in	N/A
Curb weight	4,167 lb	4,162 lb	Not scored
Towing	N/A	3,500 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	4.6 in	8.5 in	XC60
0-60 mph	5.9 s tested	6.5 s tested	GLC
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
GLC 300 RWD $49,550	XC60 B5 Core AWD $49,700	$150
XC60 B5 Core AWD $49,700	GLC 300 RWD $49,550	$150

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: XC60 wins.

GLC wins if Space weight is 3 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.