Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Volvo XC90 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLK engine produces 29 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.5 | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLK consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is smaller. Mercedes GLK is 29 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 450 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 163 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 287 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Mercedes GLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 9000 | |
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