Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric vs Volvo EX30
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric leads on range (EPA), 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
GLC 400 4MATIC Electric SUV
Maker's price (MSRP), US
58/100#36 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volvo EX30 Single motor extended range
1 of 21 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
52/100#46 of 87 · Everyday
Volvo EX30 is cheaper by $23,155
Who's ahead - and by how much?
GLC ElectricMercedes-Benz GLC ElectricEX30Volvo EX30
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+89 mi· 34%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row6 min faster· 21%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+155 kW· 89%
- Cargo space- best on this row+8.9 cu ft· 79%
- Power- best on this row+160 kW· 80%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.9 s faster· 18%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric | Volvo EX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: P5 Electric | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: P5 Long Range Electric | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
Mercedes-Benz GLC ElectricVolvo EX30
Range
10084Charging
9050Performance
no data79Practicality
5732
How much is each in the US?
- GLC 400 4MATIC Electric SUV
- $63,500
- Single Motor Extended Range
- $40,345
- Twin Motor Performance
- $46,345
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Mercedes-Benz GLC ElectricGLC Electric
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- EPA
- Volvo EX30
- 261 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 89 mi
Which charges faster?
Mercedes-Benz GLC ElectricGLC Electric
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Volvo EX30
- 28 min
- Ahead by
- 6 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Volvo EX30
- 175 kW
- Ahead by
- 155 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Volvo EX30EX30
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Volvo EX30
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric
- Volvo EX30
- Ahead by
- $23,155
Where next
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 28 sources
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