The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D5 AWD (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12)
€ 35,800

€ 48,200

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 D5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 350 CDI.
Volvo XC60 D5
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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 D5
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
3971 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.2 %

General
Volvo XC60 D5
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D5
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
D5244T4
Engine Code
OM 642.832

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5
182 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Performance
Volvo XC60 D5
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5
21.82 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D5
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5
31 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
38 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
580 mi
Range
513 mi
Volvo XC60 D5
580 mi
513 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
164.6 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5
154.3 kWh
164.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D5
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1552 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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