The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (18 - 20)
€ 46,900

€ 48,400

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘ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 D4 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
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 D4 Polestar Performance
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3948 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
6.95 %

General
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
X204
Generation
U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code
D4204T14

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
201 hp
197 hp
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.04 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
21.11 lb/hp
20.04 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
39 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
601 mi
Range
865 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
601 mi
865 mi
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1321 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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