The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 35,900
€ 43,600
€ 35,900
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 Volvo XC60 D3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 280.
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 280
67.4
74.4
83.5
66.5
72.4
79.4
74.4 in
Width
72.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
67.4 in
Height
66.5 in
109.2
182.2
108.5
178.3
182.2 in
Length
178.3 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 280
4125 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.18 %
General
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 280
D
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 280
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
D5204T7
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
134 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 280
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 280
Performance
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 280
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 280
▶ REPLAY
30.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
30.78 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
35 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
42 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
639 mi
Range
395 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
639 mi
395 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
197 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
139.9 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1398 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
