Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volvo XC60
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLK and Volvo XC60 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz GLK and the Volvo XC60.
When comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLK's and the Volvo XC60's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLK has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Volvo XC60 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLK's and the Volvo XC60's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC60 is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLK.
Pricing: A used 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK ranges from $8,923 to $20,900 while a used 2015 Volvo XC60 is priced between $6,999 to $17,998.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz GLK’s base engine makes 302 horsepower, and the Volvo XC60 base engine makes 240 horsepower. The GLK is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 435 miles. The XC60 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. This gives the Volvo XC60 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mercedes-Benz GLK. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volvo XC60 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Mercedes-Benz GLK has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Volvo XC60 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
37900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
39315
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33100 - 52700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
35750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
39315
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33100 - 52700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
13873
Price Range:
8923 - 20900
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
14298
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
11841 - 20551
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11998
Price Range:
6999 - 17998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
14298
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
11841 - 20551
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
143
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
115569
# Good or Great Deals:
62
Mercedes-Benz GLK Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volvo XC60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLK
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.5 - 6.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.063
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC60
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.5 - 6.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.293
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.041058581970977
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.0 - 14.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6919652373479634
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
1.0 - 14.2
Mercedes-Benz GLK Rankings
Not yet available
Volvo XC60 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 70Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 70Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 70Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 70Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
16 out of / 70Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
19 out of / 70Ranking
20 out of / 70Ranking
21 out of / 70Ranking
22 out of / 62Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
30 out of / 70Ranking
30 out of / 70Ranking
36 out of / 70Ranking
37 out of / 70Ranking
57 out of / 70Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GLK Trim Levels
GLK 250 BlueTEC, GLK 350, GLK 350 4MATIC
Volvo XC60 Trim Levels
3.2, 3.2 Platinum, 3.2 Premier, 3.2 Premier Plus, T5, T5 Drive-E, T5 Drive-E Platinum, T5 Drive-E Premier, T5 Drive-E Premier Plus, T5 Platinum, T5 Premier, T6, T6 Drive-E, T6 Drive-E Platinum, T6 Drive-E Premier Plus, T6 Platinum, T6 Premier Plus, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum, T6 R-Design Premier Plus
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
302 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
165 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
331 / 435 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
444 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
16.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
30.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
132.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4068 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
66.9 inches
Length:
178.2 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4041 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
67.4 inches
Length:
182.8 inches
Wheelbase:
109.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/50R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dolomite Brown Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic / Pebble Grey Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Red
Mars Red
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Stone
Blue
Caspian Blue Metallic
Brown
Twilight Bronze Metallic
Gray
Bright Silver Metallic / Savile Gray Metallic
Red
Flamenco Red Metallic / Rich Java Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic / Ice White
Green
Seashell Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige/Mocha
Black
Black
Brown
Mocha/Black / Sahara Beige/Mocha
Gray
Ash/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Off Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
