The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 51,000
€ 44,900
€ 51,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC.
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
65.3
74.9
83.3
65.7
72.4
79.4
74.9 in
Width
72.4 in
83.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
65.3 in
Height
65.7 in
112.8
184.6
108.5
178.6
184.6 in
Length
178.6 in
112.8 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
4588 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
7.5 %
General
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
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 220 CDI BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B4204T23
Engine Code
OM 651.912

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
251 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5
251 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
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18.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.26 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5
18.28 lb/hp
25.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5
32 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
511 mi
Range
601 mi
Volvo XC60 T5
511 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
125.5 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5
138.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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
















