The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 44,100

€ 50,900

€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 T6.
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 T6
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 T6
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.7 %

General
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 T6
X204
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 T6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
B6304T4

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
300 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
208 hp
300 hp
Volvo XC60 T6
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
273 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 T6
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 T6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC60 T6
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19.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.22 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
19.34 lb/hp
14.22 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 T6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
31 mpg
22 mpg
Volvo XC60 T6
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
36 mpg
highway
29 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
547 mi
Range
406 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
547 mi
406 mi
Volvo XC60 T6
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).
202.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250
142.1 kWh
202.8 kWh
Volvo XC60 T6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 T6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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