The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 39,800
€ 52,400
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘ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 350.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 350
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 350
4297 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
5.33 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 350
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 350
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.957

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
302 hp
Mercedes GLK 350
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 350
127 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350
▶ REPLAY
21.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.47 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.81 lb/hp
13.47 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
39 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
723 mi
Range
506 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
723 mi
506 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
153.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
125.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLK 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1479 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

















