Mercedes GLC 63S VS Volvo XC60
Mercedes GLC 63S 2018 VS Volvo XC60 2018
2018 Mercedes GLC 63S VS 2018 Volvo XC60

2018 Mercedes GLC 63S:
A Small CUV with 469 HP of V-8 Fury: Mercedes-Benz’s thinly sliced SUV pie is getting divvied up yet again, and the latest addition to the lineup could be one of the most delicious pieces yet. AMG’s latest creation, the V-8–powered GLC63 4MATIC, stuffs the glorious hand-built 4.0-liter V-8 engine into the engine bay of the compact GLC-class crossover and its GLC coupe sibling (covered separately). With muscular looks, comprehensive chassis upgrades, and what we expect to be a burly soundtrack from the thundering V-8, the GLC63 looks to be mighty enticing. Leave it to AMG to pack so much power—469 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque—into such a small vehicle. Among the GLC’s competitors, only the Porsche Macan Turbo and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio top 400 horsepower, and V-8 engines are unheard of in this class. And what a V-8 it is: The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter unit is found in nearly all AMG 63 models as well as the monstrous AMG GT sports car. Although the GLC63 will be limited to one performance tune (the pictured Euro-sped GLC63 S won’t be offered in the U.S.), even more grunt will be available in the GLC63 S coupe variant, which will offer an upgraded version of the V-8 with 503 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Mercedes is quoting a 3.9-second zero-to-60-mph run for the GLC63—and given our 4.5-second result for the GLC43, which is 107 horsepower less powerful, that number might prove to be an understatement. AMG’s familiar nine-speed automatic transmission, with a multiplate clutch that replaces a torque converter, comes standard, as does a performance-oriented 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system, which features a limited-slip rear differential that varies front-to-rear torque distribution on the fly. The GLC63’s suspension setup includes air springs and adaptive dampers, which, along with the steering tuning, transmission shift programming, and exhaust, are variable based on the selected drive mode: Comfort, Sport, Sport+, Race, and the customizable Individual. Performance options include a louder AMG exhaust and a wider 20-inch wheel-and-tire setup with 265-width front and 295-width rear tires (replacing the standard 19-inch wheels with 235/255 front/rear tires)...
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2018-mercedes-amg-glc63-4matic-photos-and-info-news

2018 Volvo XC60:
The new Volvo XC60 is the second generation of Volvo's premium mid-size SUV, and brings new levels of sophistication, connectivity, efficiency and safety to the class. It is also the first of Volvo's mid-range 60 series models to showcase the company's award-winning new design language and to be built on its advanced Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform. On the inside, the Volvo XC60 combines elegant Scandinavian design, premium natural materials, skilled craftsmanship and the innovative Sensus entertainment and control system to create a modern, luxurious place in which to travel. Every XC60 is extremely well equipped as standard, and comes with all-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox. The engines are all Volvo's own Drive-E units, which offer exceptional power and efficiency. The range comprises D4 and D5 diesels, a T5 petrol and a petrol-electric T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid. Power ranges from 190 to 407 hp, with CO2 emissions from as little as 49 g/km. The XC60 is also the first Volvo with Steer Assist, a technologically advanced safety aid that can automatically apply the steering or provide additional steering input in an emergency to help avoid a potential collision. The new Volvo XC60 is built in Gothenburg, Sweden...
https://www.netcarshow.com/volvo/2018-xc60/