Mercedes GLK 2010 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 32 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC60 2008: The car is fitted with Haldex Generation IV proactive automatic all-wheel drive. Haldex processes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when required. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50% to 50% torque split between axes. | |||
| 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. | |||
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`400 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes GLK has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 9000 | |
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