The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 46,900

€ 44,600

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘ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 D5.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D5
65.7
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
65.7 in
Height
67.4 in
108.5
178.6
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 D5
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4215 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.68 %

General
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D5
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 D5
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
D5244T15

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
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
201 hp
212 hp
Volvo XC60 D5
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D5
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC60 D5
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.88 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
21.11 lb/hp
19.88 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 D5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
39 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
601 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
601 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC60 D5
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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5
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 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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