The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
€ 30,000

€ 40,000

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
66.9
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
66.9 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 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3704 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.95 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
XM
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.916

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
19.6 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
27 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
34 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
457 mi
Range
655 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
457 mi
655 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
115.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
164.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1830 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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