Mercedes-Benz GLCGLC 300 4MATIC · ₹77 Lakh
Volvo XC60XC60 Ultra B5 AWD · ₹68.9 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
GLC: ₹77 Lakh
XC60: ₹68.9 Lakh (ahead)
XC60 ₹8.10 lakh cheaper
Safety
GLC: 5 stars (ahead)
XC60: Not rated yet
Euro NCAP
Mileage
GLC: 14.72–19.47 kmpl (ahead)
XC60: 12.9 kmpl
Claimed
Power
GLC: 258 hp (ahead)
XC60: 247 bhp
Torque 400 vs 350 Nm
Boot
GLC: 620 litres (ahead)
XC60: 483 litres
Length 4,716 vs 4,708 mm
Versions
GLC: 2 (ahead)
XC60: 1
Only GLC: diesel, automatic
Pick the GLC for the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.
Pick the XC60 for the lower price.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹77 Lakh
₹68.9 Lakh
On-road in
₹87.97 Lakh
₹78.75 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,47,805 a month
₹1,32,310 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
258 hp
247 bhp
Torque
400 Nm
350 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
14.72–19.47 kmpl
12.9 kmpl
Vehicle Details
Body Type
Mid-Size Luxury SUV
Mid-Size Luxury SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats
Engine & Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol / Diesel
Petrol (Mild-Hybrid)
Displacement
1,999 cc (2.0L Petrol GLC 300) / 1,993 cc (2.0L Diesel GLC 220d)
1,969 cc (2.0L)
Engine Config
2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (258 PS) / 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel (197 PS & 440 Nm) with 48V ISG Mild Hybrid
2.0L 4-Cylinder Direct-Injection Turbo Petrol with 48V Integrated Starter Generator (ISG)
Drivetrain
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Off-Road Drive Mode & Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
AWD with Instant Traction (Electronically Controlled All-Wheel Drive)
0-100
6.2 sec (GLC 300 4MATIC) / 8.0 sec (GLC 220d 4MATIC)
6.9 sec
Top Speed
240 km/h (GLC 300) / 219 km/h (GLC 220d)
180 km/h (Volvo Global Safety Speed Cap)
Transmission & Hybrid
Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Torque Converter Automatic Transmission
8-Speed Geartronic Automatic Transmission
Gears
9
8
Paddles
Yes
No
Hybrid
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV with 2nd-Gen ISG providing +23 PS / +200 Nm boost & coasting engine-off function)
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 345 mm with 4-Piston Calipers)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 345 mm)
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 320 mm) - All 4 Discs
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 320 mm) - All 4 Discs
Front Suspension
Four-Link Front Axle with Agility Control Suspension & Selective Damping (Optional AIRMATIC Air Suspension)
Double Wishbone Aluminium Front Suspension with Air Suspension & Four-C Adaptive Damper System
Rear Suspension
Five-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Selective Damping
Integral Axle Rear Suspension with Air Suspension (Auto Self-Leveling & Cargo Lowering Button in Boot)
Wheel Type
19-inch 5-Spoke Light Alloy Wheels with Aero Cladding
19-inch 5-Double Spoke Diamond Cut Black Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
235/55 R19 Tubeless Radial MOExtended
235/55 R19 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel under boot floor
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Dimensions & Capacities
Length
4,716 mm (+60 mm length)
4,708 mm
Width
1,890 mm
1,902 mm (2,117 mm with mirrors)
Height
1,640 mm
1,658 mm
Wheelbase
2,888 mm (+15 mm wheelbase)
2,865 mm
Ground Clearance
180 mm - 200 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)
216 mm (Air Suspension adjusts ride height)
Kerb Weight
1,875 kg - 1,935 kg
1,900 kg
Boot Space
620 Litres (+70L larger boot space, expandable to 1,680 L)
483 Litres (expandable to 1,410 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
Fuel Tank
62 Litres
71 Litres
Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.7 m
Safety & ADAS
NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 35.2/38, child occupant 44.4/49.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2017). Adult occupant 37.2/38, child occupant 42.9/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2024.
Airbags
7 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front side thorax, full-length window curtain, driver knee airbag)
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, driver knee airbag, front side thorax, full curtain airbags + Whiplash Protection System WHIPS)
ESP/TC
Yes (ESP with Off-Road Mode, Downhill Speed Regulation DSR, Active Brake Assist, Pre-Safe System, Traction Control)
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Roll Stability Control RSC, Understeer Traction Control, Hill Start & Descent Assist)
ADAS
Level 1/2 (Active Brake Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Attention Assist, Parking Assist PARKTRONIC)
Level 2 ADAS (Pilot Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control & Steering Support up to 130 km/h, City Safety Collision Avoidance with Steering Support, Blind Spot Information System BLIS with Steer Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Auto Brake, Oncoming Lane Mitigation)
Camera
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 'Transparent Bonnet' Virtual Off-Road View & Ultrasonic Sensors
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with Dynamic Grid Lines & Ultrasonic Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with live pressure & temperature readout for each wheel)
Yes (Direct TPMS)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Interior & Infotainment
Touchscreen
11.9-inch Portrait High-Resolution Central OLED Touchscreen (MBUX Gen 7) with Off-Road Cockpit Display & Biometric Fingerprint Scanner
9.0-inch Portrait Touchscreen with Built-in Google Automotive OS (Google Maps, Google Assistant, Google Play Store natively integrated)
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital High-Definition Driver Information Cockpit with 3 Display Themes (Offroad, Sport, Classic)
12.3-inch Full Digital Driver Information Display Cluster + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Apple CarPlay & Native Android Automotive OS
Connected Tech
Mercedes me connect with Live Traffic, Remote Vehicle Status, Car-to-X Communication, Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates
Volvo Cars App with Remote Cabin Pre-conditioning, Vehicle Tracker, Digital Key, SOTA Updates
Audio System
Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (15 speakers 710W output with sound personalization & DSP amplifier)
Bowers & Wilkins High-Fidelity Audio System (15 speakers 1,100W output with Gothenburg Concert Hall Acoustic Profile)
Sunroof
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with One-Touch Electric Operation
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blind
Seat Features
Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function (3 Slots), Front Seat Heating & 4-Way Pneumatic Lumbar Support in Leatherette
14-Way Power-Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats with Memory (2 Slots), Heating, Ventilation & 5 Massage Programs in Nappa Leather + Tailored Wool Blend option
Climate Control
2-Zone Automatic Climate Control THERMATIC with Air Quality Sensor & Activated Carbon Filter
4-Zone Electronic Climate Control with CleanZone Advanced Air Quality System (filters 95% of PM2.5 particulates)
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Center Console)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Tray)
Lighting & Exterior
Headlights
LED High-Performance Headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist (Optional Digital Light with 1.3M Micro-Mirrors)
Full LED 'Thor's Hammer' Active High Beam Headlamps with Cornering Dynamic Illumination
Tail Lights
Two-Piece Full 3D LED Tail Lamps with Contoured Light Guides connected by dark trim
Full LED L-Shaped Vertical Signature Tail Lamps
Fog/DRLs
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Aluminium Roof Rails & Chrome Package
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Crystal Gear Selector by Orrefors (Handcrafted Swedish Crystal) & Chrome Roof Rails
Colours & Warranty
Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Warranty
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
12 Months / 15,000 km
Choice
Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹77 Lakh
₹68.9 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
7 colours
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
Pick a pair to compare those two versions
Petrol, automatic
GLC 300 4MATIC₹77 Lakh XC60 Ultra B5 AWD₹68.9 Lakh XC60 ₹8.10 lakh lessOnly the GLC sells a diesel, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹77 Lakh.
On-road price by city
GLC GLC 300 4MATIC against XC60 XC60 Ultra B5 AWD
| City | GLC | XC60 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹90.28 Lakh | ₹80.82 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.47 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹90.28 Lakh | ₹80.82 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.47 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹87.97 Lakh | ₹78.75 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.22 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹94.14 Lakh | ₹84.27 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.87 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹95.7 Lakh | ₹85.66 Lakh | XC60 ₹10.03 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹96.49 Lakh | ₹86.38 Lakh | XC60 ₹10.11 lakh less |
| Ahmedabad | ₹84.89 Lakh | ₹75.99 Lakh | XC60 ₹8.90 lakh less |
| Amritsar | ₹90.98 Lakh | ₹81.44 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.54 lakh less |
| Bhopal | ₹90.97 Lakh | ₹81.43 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.54 lakh less |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹95.59 Lakh | ₹85.56 Lakh | XC60 ₹10.02 lakh less |
| Chandigarh | ₹89.43 Lakh | ₹80.05 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.38 lakh less |
| Coimbatore | ₹95.61 Lakh | ₹85.59 Lakh | XC60 ₹10.02 lakh less |
| Dehradun | ₹87.93 Lakh | ₹78.71 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.21 lakh less |
| Faridabad | ₹87.89 Lakh | ₹78.67 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.21 lakh less |
| Gurugram | ₹87.89 Lakh | ₹78.67 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.21 lakh less |
| Guwahati | ₹90.97 Lakh | ₹81.43 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.54 lakh less |
| Indore | ₹90.97 Lakh | ₹81.43 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.54 lakh less |
| Jaipur | ₹88.87 Lakh | ₹79.55 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.31 lakh less |
| Jammu | ₹87.12 Lakh | ₹77.99 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.13 lakh less |
| Jodhpur | ₹88.87 Lakh | ₹79.55 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.31 lakh less |
| Kanpur | ₹88.66 Lakh | ₹79.36 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.29 lakh less |
| Kochi | ₹97.13 Lakh | ₹86.94 Lakh | XC60 ₹10.19 lakh less |
| Kolkata | ₹87.97 Lakh | ₹78.75 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.22 lakh less |
| Lucknow | ₹88.66 Lakh | ₹79.36 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.29 lakh less |
| Ludhiana | ₹90.98 Lakh | ₹81.44 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.54 lakh less |
| Mysuru | ₹94.06 Lakh | ₹84.2 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.86 lakh less |
| Nagpur | ₹90.2 Lakh | ₹80.74 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.46 lakh less |
| Nashik | ₹90.2 Lakh | ₹80.74 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.46 lakh less |
| Noida | ₹88.66 Lakh | ₹79.36 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.29 lakh less |
| Panaji | ₹92.99 Lakh | ₹83.37 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.62 lakh less |
| Patna | ₹89.43 Lakh | ₹80.05 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.38 lakh less |
| Puducherry | ₹85.58 Lakh | ₹76.61 Lakh | XC60 ₹8.97 lakh less |
| Raipur | ₹87.12 Lakh | ₹77.99 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.13 lakh less |
| Ranchi | ₹87.12 Lakh | ₹77.99 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.13 lakh less |
| Srinagar | ₹87.12 Lakh | ₹77.99 Lakh | XC60 ₹9.13 lakh less |
| Surat | ₹84.81 Lakh | ₹75.92 Lakh | XC60 ₹8.89 lakh less |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹97.13 Lakh | ₹86.94 Lakh | XC60 ₹10.19 lakh less |
| Vijayawada | ₹95.43 Lakh | ₹85.43 Lakh | XC60 ₹10.01 lakh less |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹95.43 Lakh | ₹85.43 Lakh | XC60 ₹10.01 lakh less |
Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the GLC or the XC60?
The XC60, by ₹8.10 lakh on the versions compared here: GLC GLC 300 4MATIC at ₹77 Lakh against XC60 XC60 Ultra B5 AWD at ₹68.9 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹87.97 Lakh against ₹78.75 Lakh.
Which gives better mileage?
The GLC claims 14.72–19.47 kmpl against 12.9 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.
Which is safer?
The GLC: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The XC60: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2017 (rating now expired). The GLC has 7 airbags and the XC60 8 airbags.
Which is more powerful?
The GLC GLC 300 4MATIC makes 258 hp and 400 Nm and the XC60 XC60 Ultra B5 AWD makes 247 bhp and 350 Nm.
Which is bigger?
The GLC is 8 mm longer. Boot space is 620 litres in the GLC and 483 litres in the XC60.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹1,47,805 a month for the GLC and ₹1,32,310 for the XC60, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.
