The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Volvo XC60 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)

€ 46,900
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
€ 43,000
 Volvo XC60 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo XC60 D4
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D4.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D4
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
72.4
79.4
67.4
Blueprint Volvo XC60 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint Volvo XC60 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
109.2
182.8
178.6 in
Length
182.8 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D4
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4198 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.08 %
Volvo XC60 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D4
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 BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code
D5244T12
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
179 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
201 hp
179 hp
Volvo XC60 D4
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D4

Performance

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D4

▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
21.11 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
39 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC60 D4
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
601 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC60 D4
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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC60 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1325 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft