The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 200 (13 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13)
€ 37,100

€ 36,000

€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 200 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Mercedes GLK 200
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.7
72.4
79.4
66.9
74.2
82.1
72.4 in
Width
74.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.7 in
Height
66.9 in
108.5
178.6
106.3
184.4
178.6 in
Length
184.4 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 200
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.86 %

General
Mercedes GLK 200
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
X204
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 200
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200
181 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200
221 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLK 200
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 200
21.13 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 200
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLK 200
33 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
570 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes GLK 200
570 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLK 200
136.5 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 200
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










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