The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 37,900

€ 43,900

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘ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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4125 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.48 %

General
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
D
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
D5204T3
Engine Code
OM 651.912

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
161 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
25.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
25.62 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
35 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
639 mi
Range
601 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
639 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
125.5 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
139.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1398 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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