The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 39,800

€ 44,900

€ 39,800
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 KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
66.3
74.4
84.3
65.7
72.4
79.4
74.4 in
Width
72.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
66.3 in
Height
65.7 in
109.4
189
108.5
178.6
189 in
Length
178.6 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
4226 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.42 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
UM
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
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 651.912

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.26 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.45 lb/hp
25.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
36 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
679 mi
Range
601 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
679 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
133.7 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
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
133.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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