Volvo XC60 facelift vs Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW X3: Price, features, specs compared

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Volvo Cars India recently launched the new and updated 2025
Volvo XC60 facelift
SUV in the Indian market. The new XC60 is offered in a single fully loaded Ultra variant priced at Rs 71.9 lakh (ex-showroom). The facelifted model gets cosmetic tweaks and new features when compared to the older model. The XC60 continues to compete with the Mercedes GLC,
BMW X3
and Audi Q5. In this article, let's compare the new Volvo XC60 with the
Mercedes-Benz GLC
and the BMW X3.
Volvo XC60 facelift vs Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW X3: Price and variants
The new Volvo XC60 is offered in a single fully loaded Ultra variant priced at Rs 71.9 lakh (ex-showroom). When compared to the older model, the XC60 facelift is Rs 1.15 lakh more expensive. The BMW X3 is offered in two variants - xDrive20 petrol priced at Rs 75.8 lakh and xDrive20d diesel priced at Rs 77.8 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom). The Mercedes-Benz GLC is offered in two variants - GLC 300 4Matic petrol priced at Rs 78.3 lakh and GLC 220d 4Matic diesel priced at Rs 78 lakh (both prices ex-showroom).
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Volvo XC60 facelift vs Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW X3: Dimensions
Comparing the dimensions next, the Volvo XC60 facelift measures 4708 mm in length, 1902 mm in width, 1653 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2865 mm. Boot space is rated at 483 litres, and it rides on 19-inch wheels. The Mercedes measures 4716 mm in length, 1890 mm in width, 1640 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2888 mm. Boot space is rated at 640 litres, and it rides on 19-inch wheels. Talking about the BMW, it is the largest of all. It measures 4755 mm in length, 1920 mm in width, 1660 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2865 mm. Boot space is rated at 570 litres, and it rides on 19-inch wheels.
Volvo XC60 facelift vs Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW X3: Powertrain
The Volvo XC60 facelift gets a single petrol engine option, whereas the GLC and X3 get two options. It's powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo petrol paired with a 48 V mild-hybrid system producing 250hp and 360Nm. It comes paired with an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, which sends power to all four wheels.
The X3 gets two engine options - a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo petrol with 190 hp and 310 nm. Another engine is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo diesel with 197hp and 400Nm. Both engines come paired to an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox with xDrive AWD.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC also gets two engine options - a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo petrol with 258 hp and 400 nm. Another engine is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo diesel with 197hp and 440Nm. Both engines get 48V mild-hybrid tech with an integrated starter generator that produces an additional 23hp and 200Nm under hard acceleration. Both also come paired with an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox with 4Matic AWD.
Volvo XC60 facelift vs Mercedes-Benz GLC vs BMW X3: Features
The
Volvo XC60 features
a larger freestanding 11.2-inch touchscreen running on Google's OS and is powered by a much quicker Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Complementing the infotainment is a 1,410W Bowers & Wilkins audio system with 15 speakers. Other premium touches include a 12.3-inch digital driver's display, elegant wood dashboard inlays, massaging front seats, and Nappa leather upholstery. Safety features include Volvo's Smart Safety Network, a Level 2 ADAS suite that brings in features such as cross-traffic alert with auto brake, blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control, and both lane-keeping and pilot assist. Eight airbags, a 360-degree camera, ABS with EBD, and more.
The BMW X3 features a curved display comprising a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 14.9-inch driver display with the iDrive 9 infotainment software, heated Sports Seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, park assist, a panoramic sunroof, powered front seats with ventilation function, four-zone climate control and more.
The GLC features an 11.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The system gets a new NT7 interface with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. It also gets connected car tech with the Mercedes Me app, which will let you access a lot of functions using your smartphone, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Other features include ventilated seats, a wireless charger, a massive panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, multi-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, voice recognition, a 360-degree camera, an air purifier and more.
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