The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Volvo XC60 T5 Powershift Geartronic (13 - 13)
€ 46,900

€ 40,500

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 T5.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 T5
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 T5
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.92 %

General
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 T5
X204
Generation
D
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code
B4204T7

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
201 hp
237 hp
Volvo XC60 T5
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 T5
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 T5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 T5
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
21.11 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 T5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
39 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
601 mi
Range
512 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
601 mi
512 mi
Volvo XC60 T5
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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Volvo XC60 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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