The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Volvo XC60 B4 Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 46,900

€ 45,100

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC is 6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo XC60 B4.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 B4
65.7
72.4
79.4
65.3
74.9
83.3
72.4 in
Width
74.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
65.7 in
Height
65.3 in
108.5
178.6
112.8
184.6
178.6 in
Length
184.6 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 B4
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4120 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
2.9 %

General
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 B4
X204
Generation
U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 B4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
201 hp
194 hp
Volvo XC60 B4
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 B4
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 B4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 B4
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
21.11 lb/hp
21.24 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 B4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 B4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
39 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo XC60 B4
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
601 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
601 mi
669 mi
Volvo XC60 B4
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
125 kWh
Volvo XC60 B4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 B4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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