Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Volvo XC60 2008

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Mercedes GLK
2008 - 2012
Volvo XC60
2008 - 2013
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mercedes GLK is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo XC60 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes GLK also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.1 - 3.52.0 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 143 - 306 HP163 - 285 HP
Torque: 300 - 540 NM300 - 440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 - 10.8 seconds7.5 - 10.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.9 - 10.66.0 - 11.9
Mercedes GLK petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC60. On average, Mercedes GLK equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Ground clearance: 201 mm (7.9 inches)230 mm (9.1 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.52 m4.63 m
Width: 1.86 m1.89 m
Height: 1.70 m1.71 m
Mercedes GLK is smaller.
Mercedes GLK is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 450 litres495 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1550 litres1455 litres
Mercedes GLK has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLK (by 95 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.5 meters12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Mercedes GLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`449~ 2`499
Safety:
Quality:
high

high
Average price (€): no data9400
Pros and Cons: Mercedes GLK has
  • also available in 2WD
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
Volvo XC60 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
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