The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 46,700

€ 52,400

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance 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.
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
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 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.86 %

General
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
D
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B4204T11
Engine Code
M 276.957

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
302 hp
Mercedes GLK 350
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350
▶ REPLAY
16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.47 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
16.58 lb/hp
13.47 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
580 mi
Range
506 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
580 mi
506 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
142.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
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