The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 55,300

€ 46,100

€ 55,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 D5 Polestar Performance is 6.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 350.
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
65.3
74.9
83.3
66.5
72.4
79.4
74.9 in
Width
72.4 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.3 in
Height
66.5 in
112.8
184.6
108.5
178.3
184.6 in
Length
178.3 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
4522 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
10.77 %

General
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
U
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
D4204T23
Engine Code
M 272.991

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
237 hp
268 hp
Mercedes GLK 350
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350
Performance
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350
▶ REPLAY
19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.05 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
19.08 lb/hp
15.05 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
42 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
38 mpg
city
16 mpg
45 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
788 mi
Range
387 mi
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
788 mi
387 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
200.8 kWh
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
115.2 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 D5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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