The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Geartronic (10 - 13)

€ 43,600
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes GLK 280
€ 46,800
 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Geartronic (10 - 13) Volvo XC60 T6
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800

ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 T6.
Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 T6
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
72.4
79.4
67.4
Blueprint Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Geartronic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
108.5
178.3
Blueprint Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Geartronic (10 - 13)
109.2
182.2
178.3 in
Length
182.2 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 T6
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4323 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
6.68 %
Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Geartronic (10 - 13)

General

Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 T6
X204
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T6
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
B6304T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
300 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
228 hp
300 hp
Volvo XC60 T6
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
221 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 T6

Performance

Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 T6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T6

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
17.69 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 T6
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
23 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo XC60 T6
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
28 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
512 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
395 mi
512 mi
Volvo XC60 T6
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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
197 kWh
161.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 T6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 280
Volvo XC60 T6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1056 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft