The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 51,000
€ 43,900
€ 51,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC60 T5 is 6.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 T5
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4330 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
6.05 %
General
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
U
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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B4204T26
Engine Code
OM 651.912

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5
247 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
17.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5
17.53 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5
32 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
504 mi
Range
547 mi
Volvo XC60 T5
504 mi
547 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
137.9 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5
140.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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

















