Mercedes GLK 2008 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLK engine produces 13 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo XC60. Despite less power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes GLK consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Used also on 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 | 4.63 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 |
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: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Mercedes GLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | no data | 9000 | |
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