The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLK 200 (13 - 15)
€ 30,000

€ 37,100

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 200.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 200
66.9
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
66.9 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 GDI
Mercedes GLK 200
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.16 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 200
XM
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 200
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 6500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
181 hp
Mercedes GLK 200
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 200
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 200
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 200
▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
19.6 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 200
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
27 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes GLK 200
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
457 mi
Range
570 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
457 mi
570 mi
Mercedes GLK 200
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).
136.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
164.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 200
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 200
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1830 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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