The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 17)
€ 43,600
€ 47,000
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 280 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
66.5
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
66.5 in
Height
67.4 in
108.5
178.3
109.2
182.8
178.3 in
Length
182.8 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.43 %
General
Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
X204
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 280
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
D5244T23

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
228 hp
227 hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
221 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
17.69 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
23 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
28 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
763 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
395 mi
763 mi
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
197 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
197 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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























