Mercedes GLK 2011 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLK engine produces 42 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo XC90. Despite less power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 68 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 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: | 390'000 km | 480'000 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: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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 | 1.90 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, 4 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`400 | 2`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 9000 | |
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