The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 38,300

€ 43,600

€ 38,300
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 KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 15.7 cm longer, 4.5 cm wider and 1.1 cm taller than the Mercedes GLK 280.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 280
1700
1885
2085
1689
1840
2016
1885 mm
Width
1840 mm
2085 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2016 mm
1700 mm
Height
1689 mm
2700
4685
2755
4528
4685 mm
Length
4528 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 280
1862 kg
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2480 kg

Weight Difference:
32 kg
1.72 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 280
XM
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

On-demand four-wheel drive with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.948

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2199 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
194 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes GLK 280
421 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
421 NM
300 NM
Mercedes GLK 280
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 280
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
9.6 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
48 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
38 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
34 mpg
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
674 mi
Range
395 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
674 mi
395 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
Environmental Impact
121.3 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
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
121.3 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
648 kg
Maximum Payload
650 kg
660 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1675 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L