The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
€ 52,400

€ 43,000

€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D5.
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D5
65.7
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
65.7 in
Height
67.4 in
108.5
178.6
109.2
182.2
178.6 in
Length
182.2 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D5
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4279 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
4.95 %

General
Mercedes GLK 350
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 350
Volvo XC60 D5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code
D5244T15

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
302 hp
212 hp
Volvo XC60 D5
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
273 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D5
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D5
148 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D5
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13.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
13.47 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D5
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
29 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
639 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
506 mi
639 mi
Volvo XC60 D5
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).
139.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
153.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350
Volvo XC60 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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