The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 45,700
€ 37,900
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D5.
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 D5
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
182.2
178.3 in
Length
182.2 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 D5
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4004 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.77 %
General
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 D5
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 300
Volvo XC60 D5
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
D5244T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
228 hp
182 hp
Volvo XC60 D5
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D5
Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 D5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D5
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
17.69 lb/hp
22 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 D5
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
23 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
402 mi
Range
524 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
402 mi
524 mi
Volvo XC60 D5
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).
170.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
193.3 kWh
170.8 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1519 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft
