The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12)
€ 50,900
€ 48,200
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 350 CDI.
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
3904 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
5.79 %
General
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
U
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 350 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B4204T26
Engine Code
OM 642.832

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 3800 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Performance
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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15.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
15.62 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
513 mi
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
621 mi
513 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
164.6 kWh
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
134.5 kWh
164.6 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1321 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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




















