Mercedes-Benz GLK-Klasse (2012 – 2016) vs Volvo XC60 (2013 – 2017): specs compared
Both offer around 306 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 209 km/h. The Volvo XC60 uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.5 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Klasse is the lighter car, from 1,475 kg against 1,616 kg. At 4,643 mm, the Volvo XC60 is 114 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
GLK-Klasse
2012 – 2016
|
Volvo
XC60
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 15 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 306 hp | 136 – 306 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 620 Nm | 350 – 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 10.8 s | 6.9 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 238 km/h | 185 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 8.1 L/100 km | 4.5 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,529 mm | 4,643 mm |
| Width | 1,886 mm | 1,892 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,712 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,774 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,475 – 1,880 kg | 1,616 – 1,935 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.