The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
€ 39,500

€ 49,700

€ 39,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 350 CDI.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
66.9
74.2
82.1
65.7
72.4
79.4
74.2 in
Width
72.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
66.9 in
Height
65.7 in
106.3
184.4
108.5
178.6
184.4 in
Length
178.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.81 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
XM
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.832

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
194 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
322 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
322 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.48 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
35 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
593 mi
Range
595 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
593 mi
595 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
141.9 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
137.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft