The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 37,000

€ 42,000

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 D3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 250.
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 250
67.4
74.4
83.5
65.7
72.4
79.4
74.4 in
Width
72.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
67.4 in
Height
65.7 in
109.2
182.8
108.5
178.6
182.8 in
Length
178.6 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 250
4026 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.33 %

General
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 250
D
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 250
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
D5204T7
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
134 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLK 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo XC60 D3
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250
Performance
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 250
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLK 250
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30.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D3
30.04 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 250
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo XC60 D3
39 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
38 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
725 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo XC60 D3
725 mi
586 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo XC60 D3
123.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D3
Mercedes GLK 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1497 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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