The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 2WD (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
€ 27,400

€ 49,700

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 350 CDI.
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
69.1
73.1
80.9
65.7
72.4
79.4
73.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
69.1 in
Height
65.7 in
108.8
180.5
108.5
178.6
180.5 in
Length
178.6 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.26 %

General
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KJ
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.832

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
175 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
302 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Performance
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
▶ REPLAY
24.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
24.31 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
28 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
518 mi
Range
595 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
518 mi
595 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
172.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
141.9 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
172.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft







56.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft