The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. Volvo XC60 D3 Geartronic (15 - 17)
€ 51,500

€ 38,700

€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 350 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Volvo XC60 D3.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Volvo XC60 D3
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
182.8
178.6 in
Length
182.8 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Volvo XC60 D3
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.11 %

General
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Volvo XC60 D3
X204
Generation
D
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Volvo XC60 D3
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.835
Engine Code
D4204T4

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
261 hp
148 hp
Volvo XC60 D3
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D3
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Volvo XC60 D3
144 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D3
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16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.78 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
16.26 lb/hp
27.78 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Volvo XC60 D3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
595 mi
Range
925 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
925 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Volvo XC60 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1411 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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