Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 e 4MATIC vs Volvo XC90: real-world fuel use
In real life the Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 e 4MATIC uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel than the Volvo XC90 — about £422 a year at 15,000 km and £1.40/L.
5,764 cars in the data
Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 e 4MATIC10.9×the official figure
Official
0.5
Real world
5.9
0510 L/100 km
44,557 cars in the data
Volvo XC904.7×the official figure
Official
1.7
Real world
7.9
0510 L/100 km
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 e 4MATIC | Volvo XC90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Real fuel use (L/100 km) | 5.9 | 7.9 |
| Official fuel use (L/100 km) | 0.5 | 1.7 |
| Gap vs official | 10.9× | 4.7× |
| Distance with engine off | 41% | 23% |
| Real CO2 from fuel (g/km) | 136 | 183 |
| Official electric range (km) | 127 | 63 |
| Average kerb weight (kg) | 2,351 | 2,304 |
| Cars in the data | 5,764 | 44,557 |
Bold = better. Source: EEA OBFCM real-world data, reporting year 2024, CC BY 4.0.
Which one is cheaper to run?
On fuel alone, the Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 e 4MATIC comes out ahead for the average owner. Your own result depends mostly on how often you charge. Owners drive the Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 e 4MATIC 41% of the time with the engine off, and the Volvo XC90 23%. Run the calculator with your own driving.