2027 Volvo EX60 or Mercedes GLC400 Which Luxury EV Is Better

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes · Last updated: 10 October 2026

Volvo’s EX60 and Mercedes‑Benz’s GLC400 arrive for 2027 with two very different answers to the compact luxury electric SUV question. The Volvo EX60 P10 AWD lists near $68,745 and the Mercedes‑Benz GLC400 4Matic around $64,950 at base; MotorTrend tested both and put the EX60 first. The EX60’s P10 drivetrain makes 503 hp and 524 lb‑ft and hit 60 mph in MotorTrend timing of 3.9 seconds; the GLC400’s two‑motor setup makes 483 hp and 590 lb‑ft and recorded 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds. This piece summarises the test data, the interiors, the tech differences including the MBUX Hyperscreen, and the charging and range results, as first reported by MotorTrend.

Performance, weight and test metrics

Both SUVs are quick and closely matched on dynamic tests, but they reach that pace with slightly different engineering tradeoffs. The EX60’s curb weight is 5,092 lb with a 50/50 weight distribution; the Mercedes carries more mass at 5,614 lb with a 47/53 percent distribution. MotorTrend recorded matching lateral acceleration of 0.84 g for each car and identical figure‑eight lap times of 25.6 seconds at 0.76 g average, showing similar grip despite the weight gap.

Straight‑line numbers diverge a little. The EX60 recorded MotorTrend 0–60 mph in 3.9 seconds and the GLC400 did 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds. Shorter sprints show the Mercedes a touch faster at 0–30 (1.5 sec vs 1.7 sec) and 0–40 (2.1 sec vs 2.4 sec), while the EX60 is competitive in passing tests (45–65 mph passing 1.6 sec vs 1.8 sec) and posts a 0–100‑mph time of 8.7 seconds compared with the Mercedes’ 9.0 seconds.

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Range, charging and real‑world efficiency

EPA and MotorTrend measurements show different strengths. The GLC400’s EPA range is 350 miles and it achieved a 70‑mph road‑trip range of 356 miles in testing; the EX60’s EPA range is 312 miles and it logged 280 miles in the same Road‑Trip Range test. In fast‑charging trials the EX60 added 206 miles in 15 minutes and 268 miles in 30 minutes; the Mercedes added 198 miles in 15 minutes and 312 miles in 30 minutes.

Charging peak numbers in the specifications back up those results: the EX60 lists max charging power AC/DC at 19.2/370 kW while the GLC400 shows 12.0/330 kW. The EPA city/highway/combined ratings also differ: the Mercedes posts 123/115/119 mpg‑e versus the Volvo’s 109/98/104 mpg‑e. Those figures explain why the GLC400 outperformed its EPA number in the road‑trip test while the EX60 fell short of its 312‑mile EPA figure.

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Interior, tech and value

Volvo leans into Scandinavian simplicity: quality materials, light colors and a roomy feel described under the Swedish idea of Lagom. Buyers will notice the EX60’s 15.0‑inch center screen, an 11.4‑inch driver display and a notably small steering wheel measured at just over 12 inches in diameter. The Mercedes interior is more complex and tech‑forward, anchored by a 39.1‑inch MBUX Hyperscreen in this test car, and it impressed MotorTrend’s drivers as the more driver‑oriented cabin despite being tighter in the rear.

Those interior differences tie into price. The EX60’s base price in the specifications is $68,745 and the price as tested is $69,545. MotorTrend shows two values for the Mercedes as tested: $84,850 in narrative text and $85,450 in the specifications; the Mercedes base price is listed as $64,950. That premium buys the longer road‑trip range, the larger battery capacity on paper—94.0‑kWh NMC for the Mercedes versus 91.0‑kWh NMC for the Volvo—and the expansive MBUX feature set, though MotorTrend judges the Volvo the better daily interior for most buyers.

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How each model could fare with buyers

The bottom line

MotorTrend’s comparison paints the EX60 as the more liveable all‑round luxury EV for most buyers and the GLC400 as the more tech‑forward, driver‑focused option. The Volvo delivers a comfortable interior, usable storage and very fast 15‑minute charging gains, while the Mercedes supplies the longer MotorTrend road‑trip range of 356 miles, slightly brisker short‑distance acceleration and an expansive MBUX Hyperscreen. Pricing and personal priorities will decide the pick: the EX60 undercuts the tested Mercedes by roughly $15,000 in MotorTrend’s narrative, and the specifications show a similar gap when comparing $85,450 to $69,545, but buyers should confirm final dealer pricing and options before deciding.

What to watch

• Watch dealer inventories and final option pricing for both models; no firm nationwide delivery timeline is given.
• Watch for longer real‑world range testing results and owner charging reports after the cars reach more buyers; no firm dates have been set.