The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19)
€ 49,300
€ 55,300
€ 49,300
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 350 is 6.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
66.5
72.4
79.4
65.3
74.9
83.3
72.4 in
Width
74.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
66.5 in
Height
65.3 in
108.5
178.3
112.8
184.6
178.3 in
Length
184.6 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4522 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
10.04 %
General
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
X204
Generation
U
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
D4204T23

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
302 hp
237 hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
148 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
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13.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
13.47 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
29 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
500 mi
Range
788 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
500 mi
788 mi
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
155.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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















