The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. Volvo XC60 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 42,000
€ 38,200
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D4.
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 D4
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
182.2
178.6 in
Length
182.2 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 D4
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4125 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
5.67 %
General
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 D4
X204
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 D4
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
D5204T3

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
208 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC60 D4
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D4
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 D4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D4
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
18.71 lb/hp
25.62 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 D4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
34 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC60 D4
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
38 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
586 mi
Range
639 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
586 mi
639 mi
Volvo XC60 D4
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250
132.6 kWh
139.9 kWh
Volvo XC60 D4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250
Volvo XC60 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1398 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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


















