The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 37,200

€ 44,900

€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 14.9 cm longer, 4.5 cm wider and 3.1 cm taller than the Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
1700
1885
2085
1669
1840
2016
1885 mm
Width
1840 mm
2085 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2016 mm
1700 mm
Height
1669 mm
2700
4685
2755
4536
4685 mm
Length
4536 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
1768 kg
Kerb Weight
1925 kg
2510 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2500 kg

Weight Difference:
157 kg
8.16 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
XM
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.912

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2359 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
189 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3200 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
242 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
242 NM
400 NM
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
9.35 kg/bhp
11.46 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
32 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
64 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 L
447 mi
Range
601 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
601 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
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).
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).
125.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
742 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
660 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1675 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L