The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 31,000

€ 52,400

€ 31,000
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 2.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 3.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 350.
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mercedes GLK 350
69.1
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
69.1 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 2.4
Mercedes GLK 350
3902 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.06 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mercedes GLK 350
XM
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mercedes GLK 350
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
172 hp
302 hp
Mercedes GLK 350
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4
166 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mercedes GLK 350
118 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350
▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.47 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
22.69 lb/hp
13.47 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mercedes GLK 350
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
27 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
33 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
506 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
572 mi
506 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 2.4
164.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4
Mercedes GLK 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1631 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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