Volvo XC60 (2008 – 2013) vs Mercedes-Benz GLK-Klasse (2008 – 2012): specs compared
Both offer around 305 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 209 km/h. The Volvo XC60 uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 5.6 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz GLK-Klasse is the lighter car, from 1,380 kg against 1,696 kg. At 4,628 mm, the Volvo XC60 is 99 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Klasse.
| Specification |
Volvo
XC60
2008 – 2013
|
Mercedes-Benz
GLK-Klasse
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 22 | 18 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 305 hp | 143 – 306 hp |
| Torque | 300 – 441 Nm | 300 – 620 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 11.2 s | 6.4 – 10.8 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 209 km/h | 190 – 238 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 10.7 L/100 km | 5.6 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,628 mm | 4,529 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,709 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,769 mm | 2,756 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,696 – 1,961 kg | 1,380 – 1,925 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.