The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
€ 45,500

€ 51,500

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 T5 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 350 CDI.
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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 T5
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.33 %

General
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
D
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B4204T11
Engine Code
OM 642.835

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5
242 hp
261 hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5
258 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.26 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5
17.13 lb/hp
16.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5
31 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
580 mi
Range
595 mi
Volvo XC60 T5
580 mi
595 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
141.9 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5
142.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 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