The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF 4WD Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 34,900

€ 42,200

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI.
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
69.1
73.1
82.4
65.7
72.4
79.4
73.1 in
Width
72.4 in
82.4 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 DPF
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.44 %

General
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KJ
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.916

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
175 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
339 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Performance
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
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25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
25.38 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
25 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
30 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
463 mi
Range
655 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
463 mi
655 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
193.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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