The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Volvo XC60 D3 (13 - 15)
€ 44,100

€ 34,900

€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 250 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D3.
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 D3
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 250
Volvo XC60 D3
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4004 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.5 %

General
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 D3
X204
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
D5204T7

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
208 hp
134 hp
Volvo XC60 D3
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D3
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 D3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D3
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19.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.88 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
19.34 lb/hp
29.88 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
31 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
547 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
547 mi
821 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250
142.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1519 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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