The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. Volvo XC60 T5 AWD Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 49,300

€ 45,500

€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 350 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 T5.
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 T5
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 350
Volvo XC60 T5
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.86 %

General
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 T5
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 350
Volvo XC60 T5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
B4204T11

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
302 hp
242 hp
Volvo XC60 T5
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 T5
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 T5
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 T5
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13.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.13 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
13.47 lb/hp
17.13 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 T5
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
29 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
500 mi
Range
580 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
500 mi
580 mi
Volvo XC60 T5
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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
155.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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