Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Volvo S80 MPG

Chart is based on 36 fuel economy reports for the Mercedes-Benz GLK and 55 fuel economy reports for the Volvo S80.

Mercedes-Benz GLK MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	7	53	40	73	35.0
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	0	5	95	110	36.8
2013	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	v.lt	hvy	0	0	100	0	0	22.7
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	0	9	9	83	84	22.9
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	8	23	45	24	66	21.8
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	11	17	24	48	93	18.7

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Volvo S80 MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	0	90	10	0	0	25.3
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	13	22	29	37	100	17.6
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 202hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	34	34	1	31	100	27.8
2010	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	10	3	38	50	73	22.3
2009	4dr Sedan 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	mtns	light	light	2	6	2	90	65	24.0
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	5	0	85	10	60	19.3
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	10	20	40	30	100	29.4
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2008	4dr Sedan 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	hvy	10	60	20	10	60	15.2
2008	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	6	9	18	68	66	25.9
2007	4dr Sedan 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	8	15	48	30	70	18.5
2007	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	2	16	16	66	70	22.9
2006.5	4dr Sedan turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	10	5	10	75	70	30.9
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	4	19	31	46	65	25.3
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	120	28.4
2004	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	3	18	8	73	95	25.9
2004	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	none	10	10	20	60	70	26.0
2004	4dr Sedan 194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	5	10	20	65	68	25.1
2003	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	10	20	20	50	60	18.5
2003	4dr Sedan 194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	0	65	35	65	24.0
2002	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	5	5	25	65	60	23.0
2002	4dr Sedan 194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	none	30	0	0	70	60	21.0
2001	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	mtns	light	light	0	0	0	100	65	26.3
2001	4dr Sedan 194-horsepower 2.9L I6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	hvy	25	33	10	33	65	22.5
2000	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	1	9	18	72	68	25.0

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Mercedes-Benz GLK

Mercedes-Benz GLK Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Fuel economy was a "why not to buy" with the GLK350, as the gas-powered Mercedes-Benz crossover trails the competing Audi and BMW in this area. With the diesel, though, the tables turn. BMW doesn't offer a diesel X3 in North America, at least not yet. For 2014, Audi does offer a Q5 TDI.When I heard that Audi was going to offer a diesel compact crossover, I assumed that the engine in question would be a four-cylinder unit. Nope, it's a 240-horsepower 3.0-liter V6. The official line: a four-cylinder wouldn't suit Audi's performance-oriented brand image in the U.S. With a much smaller engine and (partly as a result) a couple hundred pounds less curb weight, the GLK250 BlueTEC tops the Q5 in fuel economy. But, according to the EPA, only on the highway, with a rating of 33 mpg vs. 31.Both crossovers achieve an EPA city rating of 24 mpg. In the real world, the GLK250 impresses in suburuban driving, with the trip computer usually reporting averages from 31 to 35, and on one run to my son's school nearly 40. This is about 50 percent better than in the GLK350. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

Mercedes-Benz GLK Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
2010	If you prioritize performance, the GLK's mandatory 3.5-liter V6, upgraded via direct injection from 268 to 302 horsepower for 2013, might seem a good thing. But even after the power bump, the boosted sixes in the Audi and BMW are stronger, and they're paired with more responsive eight-speed automatics (vs. a seven-speed transmission introduced nearly a decade ago). More of an issue for most potential buyers: fuel economy. The GLK350 is more efficient for 2013, thanks to direct injection, electric-steering assist, driving style feedback, and a shudder-free automatic start/stop system (study it, BMW). The EPA ratings have improved from last year's 16 mpg city, 21 highway to 19/24. But even 19/24 is only marginally competitive in the 2013 challenge. The BMW X3 xDrive28i is nearly as quick, and rates 21/28. The quicker X3 xDrive35i matches the GLK in the city, but does a couple mpg better on the highway. In our real-world suburban driving, the GLK350 trailed the BMW X3 xDrive28i by one to two mpg. Not a big difference, but a difference. Mercedes will soon offer a more fuel-efficient engine option in North American GLKs. But it won't be a smaller gas engine. Instead, the new GLK250 will be motivated by a 190-horsepower, four-cylinder diesel engine. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Mercedes-Benz GLK

Mercedes-Benz GLK Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The diesel option was the #1 reason I looked at the vehicule and the deciding point to go with it. At over 200 miles per day to communte, I needed the mileage numbers and in Quebec, diesel is less expensive than regular gas and way less than premium. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	better than expected: 19 suburban, 25 highway see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A major disappointment. But, to be fair, I live at the top of a mountain in LA and all of my past cars also had bad mileage. It isn't bad on the highway...I get average of 22 mpg...but pure city driving drags it down to 16-17. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

Mercedes-Benz GLK Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	having owned a c280 with 3 liter engine and been very happy with performance plus low 30s highway, mid to high 20s suburban, why not put 3 liter in the glk? while glk is heavier, 3.5 liter penalizes mpg for little better performance. otherwise there is nothing not to like and alot to like about this great vehicle. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2011	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	If you are looking for a Prius....this isn't your car. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	sad see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review
2010	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Performance comes at a price...gas mileage more on the order of a full size SUV. Wish a diesel had been available. see full Mercedes-Benz GLK review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Volvo S80

Volvo S80 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Even though it says it requires Premium in Summer some where in that manual it states I can use 87~89 octane gas without harming the engine. That is helpful to know. With premium fuel and my mainly highway driving with only 2 persons on board we get 25MPG see full Volvo S80 review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 5-speed automatic FWD	Very small comparing to other cars see full Volvo S80 review
2004	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent city and highway mileage. see full Volvo S80 review
2001	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	I've had this car for 13 years now and the mpg has always been very good. Being a European model (2.4 litre petrol auto - 170 bhp) it does not compare directly with any US models. I have the air con on 100% of the time. If I keep to the speed limit - 80 -85 on the speedo I get 35 mpg (English gallons!) without any problem. On a holiday trip to Portugal doing long distance driving and at slightly slower speeds - say 70 mph on the speedo - I managed 40 mpg over nearly 1,500 miles. In town stop start driving I will usually get 25 mpg. Impressive figures I think for a 13 year old vehicle weighing as much as it does. see full Volvo S80 review
2000	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.8L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	average 18 MPG see full Volvo S80 review

Volvo S80 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very good fuel economy overall but running the AC continuously does produce a noticeable 2-3 mpg decrease in fuel economy. see full Volvo S80 review