Mercedes GLK 2010 vs Volvo XC90 2010
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 143 HP | 163 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
Mercedes GLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLK engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 10 NM more than Volvo XC90. Despite less power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.5 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 68 litres | |
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 1.78 m | |
Mercedes GLK is smaller. Mercedes GLK is 29 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 8 cm lower. | |||
Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 249 litres | |
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 450 litres | 613 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1837 litres | |
In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 163 litres). 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`400 | 2`680 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | high | low | |
Average price (€): | no data | 9000 | |
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