The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 43,000

€ 46,900

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 D4 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 CDI BlueTEC.
Volvo XC60 D4
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
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 D4
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
4198 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.08 %

General
Volvo XC60 D4
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
D
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D4
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
D5244T12
Engine Code
OM 651.912

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
179 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC60 D4
179 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC60 D4
310 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Volvo XC60 D4
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
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23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D4
23.45 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D4
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo XC60 D4
37 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
680 mi
Range
601 mi
Volvo XC60 D4
680 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 D4
131.6 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D4
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1325 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