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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6vsVolvo XC90 · Facelift 2007 4.4 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) · Facelift 2012

GLK 350 V6

306 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2012-2015
VS

Volvo XC90 · Facelift 2007

4.4 V8

315 hp4414 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    805 km
    500 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
306hp228kW
315hp235kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
81.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
26.6s
Calculated
37.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
805km500mi
Calculated
602km374mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
4,414cc269cu in
Length
4,536mm179in
4,798mm189in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,669mm66in
1,743mm69in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,574mm62in
-
Rear track
1,597mm63in
-
Trunk volume
450L
249L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,837L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
66L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V85,950 rpm3,950 rpm6,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.6 s
37.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
315 hp
235 kW

Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8 has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
238 km/h
148 mph
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V66.5 s
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V87.3 s

Although Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 5.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
805 km
500 mi
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
602 km
374 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
315 hp
235 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,798 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,743 mm
68.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)Facelift 2012GLK 350 V6VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,536 mm
178.6 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,798 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,743 mm
68.6 in
Range score
805 km
500 mi
602 km
374 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) Facelift 2012 GLK 350 V6

  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 201 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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