Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe vs Volvo XC60
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 69
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 29 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 69, but the Volvo XC60 is $36,410 cheaper
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Volvo XC60
22 of 27 standard · no option data · 5 no dataFrom
$74,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5
- Power
- 183kW
- Economy
- 7.6 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 483L
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$111,400RRP
- with the Volvo XC60's standard kit: $111,400 (nothing to add)
$74,990RRP
- 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 XC60 Plus B5 Bright
$74,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 29 July 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $324 a week in repayments ($74,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Volvo XC60 starts $36,410 lower on RRP.
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
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Finance
From ≈$324/wk(≈$1,402/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo XC60 at $74,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
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Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo XC60 a rating. 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 6 on the Volvo XC60.
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 XC60
- REC-006368 · published 23 Jun 2025Due to a software issue, there is a risk that the vehicle’s braking performance may be temporarily disabled if the car has been coasting downhill for at least 1 minute and 30 seconds in ‘B’ mode (in the plug-in hybrid cars) or One Pedal Drive (in the pure electric cars).Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-006319 · published 2 Apr 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2021
- REC-006168 · published 8 Nov 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the brake pedal rod may not have been fastened to the specified torque and could detach.Year range on the notice: 2020
- 30 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe features a 11.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC60 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe stands out with Burmester audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 counters with Harman Kardon 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 XC60 offers leather.
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 XC60 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has the clear power advantage at 190kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo XC60 is 0.1s 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 483L in the Volvo XC60, giving the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe a 87L advantage.
For towing, the Volvo XC60 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 400kg 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 XC60'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 fuel for the Volvo XC60 about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $29 a year less for the Volvo XC60.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo XC60). Capped-price servicing: no data (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe), 5 years (Volvo XC60).
Where each one leads
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe: more power (190kW against 183kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 483L).
The Volvo XC60: the lower starting price ($74,990 against $111,400), the higher braked towing limit (2,400kg against 2,000kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,166 a year against $2,195).
The Verdict
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores higher, 72 vs 69
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe scores 72 to the Volvo XC60's 69 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 27 points), value (Volvo XC60 ahead by 12 points), performance (Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe ahead by 6 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Volvo XC60 costs about $29 less (7.6 L/100km against 7.7 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 570L in the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, 483L in the Volvo XC60.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$324/wk(≈$1,402/mo)
Estimate on the Volvo XC60 at $74,990 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
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mercedes-Benz GLC CoupeDriva 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 XC60?
The Volvo XC60 is the cheapest at $74,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe by $36,410.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Volvo XC60 uses the least fuel at 7.6L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Volvo XC60, 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 Volvo XC60 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,400kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe makes the most power at 190kW. The Volvo XC60 is quickest to 100km/h in 6.9s.
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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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