Volvo XC60 2013 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Volvo XC60 engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes GLK. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK, which means that by driving the Volvo XC60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo XC60 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
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`400 | |
| 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 (€): | 15 400 | no data | |
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