Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Volvo XC90 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mercedes-Benz GLC and Volvo XC90 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC is priced at ₹77 Lakh, Volvo XC90 B5 Ultra is priced at ₹98.80 Lakh.
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC comes with 1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC engine, Volvo XC90 B5 Ultra comes with 1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Volvo XC90 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Volvo XC90
Engine Capacity	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	255 bhp @ 5800 rpm	247 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

Mercedes-Benz GLC

₹ 77.00 Lakh

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Volvo XC90

₹ 98.80 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

77.00 Lakh

98.80 Lakh

EMI

₹1,42,180

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹1,82,433

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

4.4

4.6

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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Seating Capacity

5 Person

7 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Fuel Tank Capacity

62 litres

71 litres

Bootspace

620 litres

680 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Tank Capacity

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CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Twin Turbo

DC Fast Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Top Speed

240 kmph

180 kmph

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

400 Nm @ 2000-2200 Rpm

360 Nm

Driving Range

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

400 Nm @ 2000-2200 Rpm

360 Nm

Engine

1999 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC

1969 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Alternate Fuel

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

Battery

—

48 Volt

Battery Charging

—

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

6.2 seconds

7.7 seconds

Electric Motor

—

Drivetrain

AWD

AC Regular Charging

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Engine Type

2.0 Litre With Inline-4 Turbo

2.0-litre Turbo

AC Fast Charging

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City Mileage

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Range

—

Highway Mileage

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Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

14.72 kmpl

12.38 kmpl

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

255 Bhp @ 5800 Rpm

247 Bhp

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

6.2 seconds

7.7 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

23 Bhp 200 Nm

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Regenerative Braking

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Idle Start/Stop

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Acceleration

—

Ground Clearance

201 mm

238 mm

Kerb Weight

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Length

4716 mm

4953 mm

Wheelbase

2888 mm

2984 mm

Width

1890 mm

1931 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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238 mm

Height

1640 mm

1773 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Minimum Turning Radius

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6 metres

Front Suspension

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Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Tyres

235 / 55 R19

275 / 45 R20

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Rear Tyres

235 / 55 R19

275 / 45 R20

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Spare Wheel

Steel

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Front Brake Type

Disc

Rear Suspension

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Multi-link

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Tyres

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Steering

—

Additional Steering Features

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Rub-strips

—

Roof Rails

Roof-mounted Antenna

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Body Kit

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Driver Armrest

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

Driver Seat Adjustment

12 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

14 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 6 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down, Headrest: Forward / Back)

Headrests

Front & Rear

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Nappa Leather

Interior Colours

Black/ Macchiato Beige And Sienna Brown

Grey Ash / Brown Ash/ Charcoal

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

All

Massage Seats

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

2 Way Electrically Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Third Row Seat

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50:50

Third Row Seat Adjustment

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2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Type

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Bench

Lane Departure Prevention

Seat Belt Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

High-beam Assist

Rear Middle Head Rest

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Not Tested

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Airbags

9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

Lane Departure Warning

Child Seat Anchor Points

Dashcam

—

Puncture Repair Kit

—

One Touch Down

All

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Both Sides

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

—

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

Electric Tailgate Release

One Touch Up

All

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Rear Wiper

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Painted

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

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Rain-sensing Wipers

Scuff Plates

Aluminium

Illuminated

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Manual

Rear Defogger

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

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Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

—

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Manual

Display

Touch-screen Display

Head Unit Size

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

iPod Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Apple CarPlay

Wired

Android Auto

Wired

Infotainment Screen Size

11.9 inch

12.3 inch

USB Compatibility

Gesture Control

Touchscreen Size

11.9 inch

12.3 inch

Voice Command

Speakers

Steering-mounted controls

Internal Hard Drive

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

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AM/FM Radio

Clock

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Multi-Function Display

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

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Instrument Cluster

Digital

Distance to Empty

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Gear Indicator

Tachometer

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Door Ajar Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Front, Second & Third Row

Sunglass Holder

Cooled Glovebox

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Cup Holders

Front & Rear

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Driver Armrest Storage

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Third Row AC Zone

Vents On Pillars, Fan Speed Controls

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Automatic Four Zone

Air Purifier

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cornering Headlights

Active

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Headlight Height Adjuster

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Glovebox Lamp

Rear Reading Lamp

Both Sides

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Fog Lights

LED

LED On Front

Ambient Interior Count

—

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Headlights

LED

Taillights

LED

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Ride Height Adjustment

Optional

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Differential Lock

Four-Wheel-Drive

Full-time

Torque-On-Demand

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

GLC Comparison with similar cars

Mercedes-Benz GLC

77.00 Lakh

V/S

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XC90 Comparison with similar cars

Volvo XC90

98.80 Lakh

V/S

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mercedes-Benz GLC

✓Powerful diesel and petrol mild-hybrid engines
✓9G-TRONIC automatic is extremely smooth
✓Standard 4MATIC AWD on both variants
✓Premium cabin quality with large digital displays
✓Excellent ride comfort with adaptive suspension
✓Burmester 3D sound system is segment-leading
✓Advanced ADAS and safety technology
✓Extensive connected-car features via Mercedes-me

Volvo XC90

✓The recently launched XC90 facelift comes with updated styling and new feature enhancements.
✓Its cabin looks and feels upmarket, standing out from mainstream designs.
✓Offers ample power (petrol only) for most needs and delivers excellent ride quality.