The Volvo C40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range was officially introduced in January 2023. At its core, it features a 82 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 529 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates Rear-wheel drive 185 kW (252 hp), enabling an acceleration of 7.4 sec 0-100 km/h (6.9 sec 0-60 mph) and a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 52000 USD.
Conversely, the Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC officially made its debut in 2025. At its core, it features a 94 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 713 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates All-Wheel Drive 360 kW (489 hp), allowing it to sprint to 100 km/h in 4.4 sec 0-100 km/h.
| Volvo C40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range Remove | Mercedes GLC 400 4MATIC Remove | |
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Launch
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| Announced | January 2023 | 2025 |
| Release date | January 2023 | 2026 |
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Performance
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| Power | Rear-wheel drive 185 kW (252 hp) | All-Wheel Drive 360 kW (489 hp) |
| Torque | 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) | 808 Nm (596 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 7.4 sec 0-100 km/h (6.9 sec 0-60 mph) | 4.4 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) | - |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 82 kWh total | 94 kWh usable |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V-type) | Liquid-cooled Li-ion (800V type) |
| Driving range | 529 km | 713 km |
| Consumption | 16.8 kWh/100 km | 14.9 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours | Type 2 11 kW, Type 2 22 kW |
| Charging station | CCS 200 kW max, 10-80% in 27 min | CCS |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door SUV, 5 seats | 5 door SUV, 5/7 seats |
| Dimensions | 4431 x 1873 x 1596 mm (174.4 x 73.7 x 62.8 in) | - |
| Weight | 2095 kg unladen, 2500 kg gross | - |
| Wheels size | R19, R20 | R20, R21, R22 |
| Trunk volume | 413 l, 1205 l max | 570 l, 1740 l max |
| Front trunk | Yes | 128 l |
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Display
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| Center screen | 9.3" touchscreen | Part of 39" screen |
| Driver's display | 12" | Part of 39" screen |
| Head-up display | No | Yes, with augmented reality |
| Various | - | Passenger display, Rear passenger display |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats | Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats, hot-stone massaging seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass roof | Panoramic glass sunroof with electrochromic variable light transmission |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist |
| Connectivity | Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | - |
| Miscellaneous | - | Fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication of the driver to activate profile, Front/Rear Automatic Doors with smart power open/close |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system | Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags, belt airbags for rear seats, third row side head aibags |
| Driving aids | 1 front radar, 2 rear corner radars, 1 front camera, 1 rear camera. Lane Keeping Aid, Road Sign Information, Rear Collision Warning, Driver Alert, Rear Auto Brake, Cross Traffic Alert with cyclists and pedestrians detection, High Beam Assist, Assistance at risk of collision | 5 radars, 10 cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors. Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant Distronic, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist, Active Evasive Steering Assist, Congestion emergency braking function, PRE-SAFE PLUS and Impulse Side with body-raising function |
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Misc
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| Price | 52000 USD | - |