The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 39,000
€ 43,600
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 280.
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mercedes GLK 280
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 4.0
Mercedes GLK 280
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.16 %
General
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mercedes GLK 280
KJ
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 280
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.948
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
256 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 280
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Dodge Nitro 4.0
266 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 280
Performance
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mercedes GLK 280
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Nitro 4.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 280
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16.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
16.79 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
21 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
27 mpg
highway
28 mpg
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
401 mi
Range
395 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
401 mi
395 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
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).
197 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
214 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Mercedes GLK 280
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
