The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF 4WD (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 31,800
€ 45,700
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 300.
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mercedes GLK 300
69.1
73.1
80.9
66.5
72.4
79.4
73.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
69.1 in
Height
66.5 in
108.8
180.5
108.5
178.3
180.5 in
Length
178.3 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mercedes GLK 300
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.17 %
General
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mercedes GLK 300
KJ
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mercedes GLK 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.948
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 6000 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
175 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 300
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
302 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 300
Performance
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mercedes GLK 300
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 300
▶ REPLAY
24.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
24.31 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mercedes GLK 300
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
27 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
32 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
506 mi
Range
402 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
506 mi
402 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
Environmental Impact
176.9 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).
193.3 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
176.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
367 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mercedes GLK 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
56.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
