The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19)
€ 43,600
€ 55,300
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘ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 280 is 16 cm shorter, 6.2 cm narrower and 3.1 cm taller than the Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
1689
1840
2016
1658
1902
2117
1840 mm
Width
1902 mm
2016 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2117 mm
1689 mm
Height
1658 mm
2755
4528
2865
4688
4528 mm
Length
4688 mm
2755 mm
Wheelbase
2865 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
1830 kg
Kerb Weight
2051 kg
2480 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2470 kg
Weight Difference:
221 kg
10.78 %
General
Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
X204
Generation
U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
D4204T23

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
228 bhp
237 bhp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
300 NM
500 NM
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
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8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.65 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 280
8.03 kg/bhp
8.65 kg/bhp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
27 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
395 mi
Range
788 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
395 mi
788 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
197 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
650 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
505 L








1550 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1432 L















