Volvo XC60 2013 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLK is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC60 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes GLK, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC60 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
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Volvo XC60 is larger. Volvo XC60 is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes GLK, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1455 litres | 1550 litres | |
| Volvo XC60 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLK (by 95 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`420 | |
| 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 (€): | 16 000 | no data | |
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