The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 43,400
€ 45,700
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 300.
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
67.4
74.4
83.5
66.5
72.4
79.4
74.4 in
Width
72.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
67.4 in
Height
66.5 in
109.2
182.8
108.5
178.3
182.8 in
Length
178.3 in
109.2 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
4043 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.22 %
General
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
D
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B4204T11
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 300
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 300
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 300
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
16.17 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
43 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
649 mi
Range
402 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
649 mi
402 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
Environmental Impact
127 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).
193.3 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
127 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1479 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
