The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI (12 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 37,400

€ 35,000

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 200 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.7
72.4
79.4
66.3
74.4
84.3
72.4 in
Width
74.4 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.7 in
Height
66.3 in
108.5
178.6
109.4
189
178.6 in
Length
189 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.13 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.916
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
141 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
141 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
28.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
28.53 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
43 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
667 mi
Range
496 mi
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
667 mi
496 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 CDI
113.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 200 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1636 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










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