Mercedes-Benz GLC vs Volvo V60
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz GLC costs RM329,888 against the Volvo V60’s RM321,888, so the RM8,000 gap is small. For a Malaysian buyer, this is mainly SUV practicality versus plug-in hybrid pace and electric running. The GLC has the taller body, the bigger 620-litre boot and a higher 221 km/h top speed. The V60 is much quicker at 4.6 seconds to 100 km/h, has 316 hp and 400 Nm, and gets a 18.8 kWh battery with 90 km EV range. Both are CKD, five-seat, all-wheel-drive compact executives.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC if you want the higher SUV body, 620-litre boot and 221 km/h top speed more than plug-in hybrid EV range.
Pick the Volvo V60 if you can use a plug-in hybrid properly and want 316 hp, 400 Nm and a 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz GLC RM329,888; Volvo V60 RM321,888
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz GLC 201 hp/320 Nm; Volvo V60 316 hp/400 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz GLC 7.8 s; Volvo V60 4.6 s
- Battery and EV range: Mercedes-Benz GLC 1.0 kWh/no EV range stated; Volvo V60 18.8 kWh/90 km
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz GLC 620 L; Volvo V60 529 L
- Warranty and road tax: Mercedes-Benz GLC 4 years/RM440; Volvo V60 5 years/RM365
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 329,888 | RM 321,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 201 hp | 316 hp✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 s | 4.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 221 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 2.0 L/100km |
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 18.8 kWh✓ |
| EV range | — | 90 km |
| CO₂ | — | 46 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,716 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,640 mm | 1,432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,872 mm |
| Boot space | 620 L✓ | 529 L |
| Fuel tank | 62 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 440 | RM 365✓ |
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.
GLC
- Bigger 620-litre boot
- Taller SUV body at 1,640 mm
- Higher 221 km/h top speed
- Far slower 7.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Only 201 hp and 320 Nm
- Shorter 4-year warranty
V60
- Much stronger 316 hp and 400 Nm output
- Quick 4.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- 18.8 kWh battery with 90 km EV range
- Smaller 529-litre boot
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
- Six airbags versus seven in the GLC
GLC vs V60 FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLC or Volvo V60 better?
The Volvo V60 is better for performance and plug-in hybrid running, with 316 hp, 400 Nm and 90 km EV range. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is better for SUV practicality, with a 620-litre boot and taller body.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC costs RM8,000 more than the Volvo V60, at RM329,888 versus RM321,888.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Volvo V60 is much quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz GLC takes 7.8 seconds.