The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 53,300

€ 44,900

€ 53,300
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 Polestar Performance is 6 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC.
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
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 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
4092 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
3.58 %

General
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
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 Polestar Performance
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
B4204T26
Engine Code
OM 651.912

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
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 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
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16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.26 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
16.37 lb/hp
25.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
32 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
605 mi
Range
601 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
605 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 Polestar Performance
138.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
317 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1265 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