The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance AWD (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 48,500
€ 46,900
€ 48,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance is 6 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC.
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
65.3
74.9
83.3
65.7
72.4
79.4
74.9 in
Width
72.4 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.3 in
Height
65.7 in
112.8
184.6
108.5
178.6
184.6 in
Length
178.6 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.11 %
General
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
U
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
D4204T14
Engine Code
OM 651.912

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
20.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
20.87 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
833 mi
Range
601 mi
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
833 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 Polestar Performance
109.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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




















