Mercedes-Benz EQC vs Volvo XC60
Verdict
At RM393,888, the Mercedes-Benz EQC costs RM60,000 more than the RM333,888 Volvo XC60, and the money goes into the electric drivetrain: 402 hp, dual-motor all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. It also has an 80.0 kWh battery and 437 km EV range. The XC60 is slower at 6.9 seconds and makes 246 hp, but it counters with a five-year warranty, a 71-litre fuel tank and slightly lower yearly road tax. For Malaysia, this is EV pace versus petrol-hybrid practicality.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz EQC if you want the quicker SUV, full-electric running and a 437 km EV range.
Pick the Volvo XC60 if you want the lower price, longer five-year warranty and petrol-hybrid convenience.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz EQC RM393,888; Volvo XC60 RM333,888
- Power: Mercedes-Benz EQC 402 hp; Volvo XC60 246 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz EQC 5.1 s; Volvo XC60 6.9 s
- EV range/battery: Mercedes-Benz EQC 80.0 kWh and 437 km; Volvo XC60 not listed
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz EQC 495 L; Volvo XC60 483 L
- Warranty: Mercedes-Benz EQC 2 years; Volvo XC60 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 393,888 | RM 333,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 402 hp✓ | 246 hp |
| Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 s✓ | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 80.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 437 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,761 mm | 4,708 mm |
| Width | 1,884 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,624 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,873 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Boot space | 495 L✓ | 483 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 71 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 545 | RM 428✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
EQC
- 402 hp dual-motor all-wheel drive
- Quicker 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- 80.0 kWh battery with 437 km EV range
- Costs RM60,000 more
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Charging access matters for daily use
XC60
- Lower purchase price
- Longer five-year warranty
- 71-litre fuel tank suits longer trips
- Lower 246 hp output
- Slower 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Slightly smaller 483 L boot
EQC vs XC60 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQC or Volvo XC60 better?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is better for performance and EV use, with 402 hp and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time. The Volvo XC60 is the safer buy for lower cost, a five-year warranty and petrol-hybrid flexibility.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is RM60,000 more expensive than the Volvo XC60.
Which one is quicker?
The Mercedes-Benz EQC is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. The Volvo XC60 takes 6.9 seconds, with both SUVs limited to a 180 km/h top speed.