The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Volvo XC60 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 45,700
€ 37,000
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 300 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D3.
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 D3
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 300
Volvo XC60 D3
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4026 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.22 %
General
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 D3
X204
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 D3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
228 hp
134 hp
Volvo XC60 D3
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D3
Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D3
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.04 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
17.69 lb/hp
30.04 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
23 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
28 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
402 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
402 mi
725 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
193.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1497 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft
