Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe vs Volvo EX60
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores higher, 72 vs 71
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 13 Nov 2026, price 4 Jul 2026
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
24 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 no dataFrom
$111,400
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 190kW
- Economy
- 7.7 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 570L
Top CarSorted Score, 72 vs 71, but the Volvo EX60 is $24,410 cheaper
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Volvo EX60
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 6 no dataFrom
$86,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 275kW
- Energy use
- 14.9 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 523L
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$111,400RRP
- no option data for this car
$86,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe GLC300 4MATIC
$111,400
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $492 a week in repayments ($111,400 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Volvo EX60 P6 Electric
$86,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 July 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $379 a week in repayments ($86,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Volvo EX60 starts $24,410 lower on RRP.
The Volvo EX60 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$379/wk(≈$1,643/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo EX60 at $86,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Volvo EX60Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo EX60. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and 9 on the Volvo EX60.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
- REC-006695 · published 12 Aug 2026Nine model lines: door lock defect (campaign RC5219)Year range on the notice: 2018 - 2026
- REC-006414 · published 29 Aug 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the steering coupling bolts may not meet specifications and could become loose.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-005747 · published 8 Aug 2023Due to a manufacturing defect, the fuel delivery unit may fail causing the fuel pump to switch off.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2022
- 21 more on the model page.
Volvo EX60
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
83kWh usableEstimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (22kW AC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe features a 11.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, Burmester audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX60. The Volvo EX60 counters with ventilated seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe uses a Petrol producing 190kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7 seconds.
The Volvo EX60 responds with a Electric making 275kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.
The Volvo EX60 has the clear power advantage at 275kW vs 190kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX60 is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
Boot space is 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe a 47L advantage.
For towing, the Volvo EX60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Volvo EX60's turning circle is 0.9 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.9 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe costs about $2,195 a year (7.7 L/100km) and electricity for the Volvo EX60 about $715 a year (14.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60).
Where each one leads
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe: the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 523L).
The Volvo EX60: the lower starting price ($86,990 against $111,400) and more power (275kW against 190kW).
The Verdict
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores higher, 72 vs 71
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores 72 to the Volvo EX60's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 35 points), value (Volvo EX60 ahead by 13 points). Boot space with the seats up: 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, 523L in the Volvo EX60.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$379/wk(≈$1,643/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo EX60 at $86,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Volvo EX60Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and Volvo EX60?
The Volvo EX60 is the cheapest at $86,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe by $24,410.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for Volvo EX60, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the largest boot at 570L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Volvo EX60 makes the most power at 275kW. The Volvo EX60 is quickest to 100km/h in 5.9s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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