The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 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 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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Volvo XC60 D5
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 D5
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4004 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.57 %

General
Volvo XC60 D5
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 D5
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
D5244T4
Engine Code
OM 651.912

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5
182 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Volvo XC60 D5
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5
22 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D5
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5
28 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
524 mi
Range
547 mi
Volvo XC60 D5
524 mi
547 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
137.9 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5
170.8 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D5
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1519 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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