The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 17)
€ 51,500

€ 53,800

€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 CDI is 6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Volvo XC60 D5 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 CDI
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4738 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
494 lb
10.43 %

General
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
X204
Generation
U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 CDI
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.835
Engine Code
D4204T23

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
261 hp
237 hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
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16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.99 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
16.26 lb/hp
19.99 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
595 mi
Range
802 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
802 mi
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
818 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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