Volvo XC60 2013 vs Mercedes GLK 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 45 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes GLK. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.6 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo XC70 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes GLK 2012 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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`270 | 2`455 | |
| 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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