The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 39,000

€ 44,900

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Nitro 4.0 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 BlueTEC.
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
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 4.0
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.28 %

General
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
KJ
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.912

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
256 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 4.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
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16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.26 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
16.79 lb/hp
25.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
21 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
27 mpg
highway
43 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
401 mi
Range
601 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
401 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
214 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).
125.5 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
214 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
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