The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 37,200
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
€ 45,700
 Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes GLK 300
€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700

ⓘ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 6.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLK 300.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 300
66.9
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
74.2
82.1
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 300
3898 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5467 lb
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.4 %
Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 300
XM
Generation
X204
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 300
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.948
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 6000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
228 hp
Mercedes GLK 300
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLK 300

Performance

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 300
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 300

▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.62 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 300
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
33 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
402 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
402 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
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).
193.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLK 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1636 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
47.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.9 cu ft