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Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class vs. Volvo XC60

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$37,900
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class2027 Volvo XC60
Starting MSRP
$37,900
$49,700
Towing Capacity
3,500 lbs
3,500 lbs
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Premium Gasoline V-6
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
MPG
19 City / 25 Hwy
Not available
Horsepower
302 hp
247 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class2027 Volvo XC60
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
273 @ 3500
266 @ 1800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
302 @ 6500
247 @ 5400
Displacement
3.5 L/213
2.0 L/120
Engine Type
Premium Gasoline V-6
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Transmission Options
  • 7-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
19 City / 25 Hwy
Not available
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class2027 Volvo XC60
Front Wheel Size
19 X 7.5 in
18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
19 X 7.5 in
18 X 7.5 in
Front Tire Size
P235/50HR19
P235/60VR18
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Tire Size
P235/50HR19
P235/60VR18
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class2027 Volvo XC60
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Double Wishbone

Steering

Steering comparison
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class2027 Volvo XC60
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class2027 Volvo XC60
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Front Hip Room
53 in
56 in
Length, Overall
178 in
185 in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Front Leg Room
41 in
42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
37 in
42 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in
79 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
55 ft³
63 ft³
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Track Width, Rear
63 in
65 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
31 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
58 in
Passenger Volume
103 ft³
103 ft³
Second Leg Room
35 in
38 in
Wheelbase
109 in
113 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
66 in
69 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
9 in
Second Head Room
40 in
38 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
17 ft³
17 ft³
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
35 in
38 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
65 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Second Hip Room
53 in
55 in
Height, Overall
67 in
65 in
Front Head Room
40 in
38 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class2027 Volvo XC60
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
19 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
350 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
3,500 lbs
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
3,500 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,068 lbs
4,162 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class2027 Volvo XC60
Blind Spot Monitor
Not available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not available
Standard
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class2027 Volvo XC60
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class2027 Volvo XC60
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class2027 Volvo XC60
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
14 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
13 in

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class or the 2027 Volvo XC60?

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is more fuel efficient than the 2027 Volvo XC60 with 21 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class or the 2027 Volvo XC60?

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is cheaper than the 2027 Volvo XC60 with a $37,900 starting MSRP versus a $49,700 starting MSRP.

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