The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Volvo XC60 D5 AWD (15 - 17)
€ 44,900

€ 43,700

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D5.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D5
65.7
72.4
79.4
67.4
74.4
83.5
72.4 in
Width
74.4 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
65.7 in
Height
67.4 in
108.5
178.6
109.2
182.8
178.6 in
Length
182.8 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D5
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4202 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
0.99 %

General
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D5
X204
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code
D5244T22

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
168 hp
217 hp
Volvo XC60 D5
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D5
Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D5
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D5
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25.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
25.26 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
39 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
601 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
601 mi
836 mi
Volvo XC60 D5
Environmental Impact
125.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
107 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1321 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft