Mercedes-Benz GLC Class (2022 – present) vs Volvo XC40 (2022 – 2026): specs compared
The Volvo XC40 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 408 hp against 381 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.6 s. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Class has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 180 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,850 kg against 2,030 kg. At 4,717 mm, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Class is 277 mm longer than the Volvo XC40.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
GLC Class
2022 – present
|
Volvo
XC40
2022 – 2026
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2022 – present | 2022 – 2026 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Electric |
| Drive | AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 197 – 381 hp | 231 – 408 hp |
| Torque | 320 – 320,440 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 – 8.0 s | 4.9 – 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 217 – 240 km/h | 159 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 0.5 – 7.3 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,717 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,862 mm |
| Height | 1,648 mm | 1,646 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,703 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,850 – 2,340 kg | 2,030 – 2,188 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.