The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD (07 - 10)
€ 39,700

€ 28,900

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 220 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
65.7
72.4
79.4
69.1
73.1
80.9
72.4 in
Width
73.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
65.7 in
Height
69.1 in
108.5
178.6
108.8
180.5
178.6 in
Length
180.5 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.42 %

General
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
X204
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.916
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
168 hp
175 hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
▶ REPLAY
23.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
23.95 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
43 mpg
28 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
667 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
667 mi
518 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
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).
172.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
113.1 kWh
172.8 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft







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