The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 12)

€ 37,200
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
€ 37,600
 Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 12) Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
74.2
82.1
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
106.3
184.4
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 12)
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
3898 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.24 %
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 12)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.62 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
33 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
632 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
632 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
119.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft