Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Volvo XC90 2006
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| 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 XC90 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 - 3.5 | 2.4 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 306 HP | 163 - 315 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 540 NM | 320 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 10.8 seconds | 7.3 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 - 10.6 | 8.2 - 13.5 | |
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Mercedes GLK petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC90. On average, Mercedes GLK equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. 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) | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.77 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 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1837 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLK has 201 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The Volvo XC90 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. 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`449 | ~ 2`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8400 | |
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