The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)

€ 36,000
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13) KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
€ 49,700
 Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13) Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700

ⓘ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 350 CDI.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
66.9
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13)
74.2
82.1
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13)
106.3
184.4
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
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 350 CDI
3858 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.1 %
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)

General

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
XM
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 GDI
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.832
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI

Performance

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI

▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.41 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
595 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
595 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
141.9 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1676 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