The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 2WD (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 29,500
€ 46,100
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 320 CDI.
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
69.1
74.2
82.1
66.5
72.4
79.4
74.2 in
Width
72.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
69.1 in
Height
66.5 in
106.3
184.4
108.5
178.3
184.4 in
Length
178.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.05 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
XM
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.961
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
221 hp
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
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21.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
21.92 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
28 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
34 mpg
highway
36 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
585 mi
Range
519 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
585 mi
519 mi
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
162.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
161.1 kWh
162.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mercedes GLK 320 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1764 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft
