The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 39,800

€ 43,600

€ 39,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi is 10.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLK 280.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 280
66.3
74.4
84.3
66.5
72.4
79.4
74.4 in
Width
72.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
66.3 in
Height
66.5 in
109.4
189
108.5
178.3
189 in
Length
178.3 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 280
4226 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
4.54 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 280
UM
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.948

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 280
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 280
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 280
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLK 280
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.45 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 280
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
36 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
28 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
679 mi
Range
395 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
679 mi
395 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
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).
197 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
133.7 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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