Volvo XC90 (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC (2016) Specs

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2008 Volvo XC90 and 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Specifications

Model Year	2008	2016
Model	Volvo XC90	Mercedes-Benz GLC
Engine	4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 241 hp@5550 273 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	113.1 in	-0.5 in
Length	188.9 in	183.3 in	5.6 in
Width	74.7 in	74.4 in	0.3 in
Height	70.2 in	64.5 in	5.7 in
Curb Weight	4826 lb.	3946 lb.	880 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	17.4 gal.	3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	37.8 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	57.3 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	0.0 in	55.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	40.8 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	38.5 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.4 in	56.5 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.1 in	0.0 in	54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.6 in	37.3 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.5 in	0.0 in	35.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.1 in	0.0 in	30.1 in
Total Legroom	105.7 in (over 3 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	27.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.8 ft³	20.5 ft³	-11.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.3 ft³	20.5	22.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	85.1 ft³	56.5 ft³	28.6 ft³

2008 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review
2008	4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review

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