The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. Volvo XC60 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 43,900

€ 39,900

€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D3.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC60 D3
66.5
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
66.5 in
Height
67.4 in
108.5
178.3
109.2
182.2
178.3 in
Length
182.2 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC60 D3
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4279 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.13 %

General
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC60 D3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC60 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code
D5244T5

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC60 D3
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D3
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC60 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D3
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20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.58 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20.62 lb/hp
26.58 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
601 mi
Range
639 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
601 mi
639 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
125.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo XC60 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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