The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Volvo XC60 T6 AWD Geartronic (15 - 17)
€ 45,700

€ 51,200

€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,200
ⓘ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 T6.
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 T6
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 T6
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.93 %

General
Mercedes GLK 300
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 T6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
B4204T9

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
228 hp
302 hp
Volvo XC60 T6
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 T6
Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 T6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T6
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
17.69 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 T6
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
23 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo XC60 T6
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
28 mpg
highway
37 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
402 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
402 mi
565 mi
Volvo XC60 T6
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
193.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
Volvo XC60 T6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 300
Volvo XC60 T6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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