Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Volvo XC60 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLK engine produces 29 HP more power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.9 | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLK consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLK could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 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, 3 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, if possible |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Volvo XC60 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLK has 45 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12.1 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: | 2`480 kg | 2`430 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`755 kg | 1`810 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 725 kg | 620 kg | |
| Mercedes GLK load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Volvo XC60. Therefore, Mercedes GLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes GLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo XC60, so Mercedes GLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 7600 | |
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