The Mercedes-Benz GLC is one of best selling vehicles in the Mercedes-Benz stable and it is easy to see why this is the case. The GLC is designed to be stylish and functional. with rugged good looks, the GLC is guaranteed to turn heads anywhere you go. The 2021 model comes with an even roomier cabin as well as generous luggage space. When it comes to the 2021 XC90, Volvo went with practical functionality rather than good looks or even performance. While the XC90 is good-looking, the boxy design gives it a dated look. Let us compare these two vehicles and see how they stack up against each other.
With the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. 2021 Volvo XC9 GLC, Mercedes-Benz went for the ultimate blend of functionality and sporty looks. The result is a car that gives you the best of both worlds. The exterior design is sporty and the 2021 model also gets a few touches in the front and rear that further enhance these good looks. Inside the GLC, you get a roomy cabin and plenty of luggage carrying capacity. This is a car that is designed to stand out whether parked outside a posh city hotel or the countryside. With the 2021 Volvo XC90, functionality trumps everything else. The boxy shape may look unwieldy but it ensures that the Volvo has acres of space inside.
As standard, the 2021 GLC comes with a ten-inch touch display that can handle voice as well as touch commands. The system uses MBUX software which is easy to use and highly responsive. Other tech features in the GLC include smartphone integration, *Bluetooth® connectivity, blind-spot monitoring, and many others. When it comes to the 2021 Volvo XC90, the SUV comes standard with a 9-inch touch-operated infotainment display. The Volvo also features various driver-assist features such as blindspot monitoring. Also standard is smartphone integration for both Apple and Android devices.
Under the hood, buyers of the GLC can expect a 4-cylinder turbocharged engine as standard. There are other engine variants available including a hybrid version for the environmentally conscious. All variants of the GLC however deliver superb ride quality and handle well around twists and turns. The GLC is surprisingly nimble for its size, thanks to the 8-speed automatic transmission that gets the most out of the GLC engine. The Volvo X90 will not deliver ride quality that is comparable to the GLC but then, this is not what the car is designed to do. It is powered by a turbocharged two-liter engine which keeps the XC90 adequately powered.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC and the Volvo XC90 are both superbly designed vehicles and have plenty to offer drivers. The 2021 GLC however beats the 2021 XC90 in a number of important areas. These include the quality of tech, handling, and ride quality. If you are wondering which of these two SUVs to buy this year, you are better off with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC.
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