Mercedes GLK 2012 vs Volvo XC60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLK engine produces 7 HP more power than Volvo XC60, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is smaller. Mercedes GLK is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1455 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: | 11.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`420 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volvo XC60 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes GLK, so Volvo XC60 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 16 000 | |
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