The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Volvo XC60 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 46,900

€ 35,900

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the Volvo XC60 D3.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D3
1669
1840
2016
1713
1891
2120
1840 mm
Width
1891 mm
2016 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1669 mm
Height
1713 mm
2755
4536
2774
4627
4536 mm
Length
4627 mm
2755 mm
Wheelbase
2774 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D3
1925 kg
Kerb Weight
1871 kg
2500 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2505 kg

Weight Difference:
54 kg
2.81 %

General
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D3
X204
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
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
D5204T7

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
201 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
201 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo XC60 D3
500 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
500 NM
350 NM
Volvo XC60 D3
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D3
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9.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
9.58 kg/bhp
13.96 kg/bhp
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
46 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
601 mi
Range
639 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
634 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
495 L










1550 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1455 L