The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel AWD Geartronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 55,700

€ 43,600

€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel is 6.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 280.
Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel
Mercedes GLK 280
65.3
74.9
83.3
66.5
72.4
79.4
74.9 in
Width
72.4 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.3 in
Height
66.5 in
112.8
184.6
108.5
178.3
184.6 in
Length
178.3 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel
Mercedes GLK 280
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.16 %

General
Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel
Mercedes GLK 280
U
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel
Mercedes GLK 280
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
D420T2
Engine Code
M 272.948

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel
232 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 280
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel
354 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 280
Performance
Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel
Mercedes GLK 280
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280
▶ REPLAY
18.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel
18.53 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel
47 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
59 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
882 mi
Range
395 mi
Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel
882 mi
395 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
197 kWh
Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel
102.8 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 B5 Diesel
Mercedes GLK 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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