The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance AWD (18 - 19)
€ 52,400
€ 48,500
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
65.7
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
65.7 in
Height
65.3 in
108.5
178.6
112.8
184.6
178.6 in
Length
184.6 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.07 %
General
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
D4204T14

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
302 hp
197 hp
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
273 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
148 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
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13.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.87 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
13.47 lb/hp
20.87 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
29 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
506 mi
Range
833 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
506 mi
833 mi
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
153.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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











