The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI (12 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD (17 - 18)
€ 39,700

€ 37,800

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 220 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 2.2 CRDi.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4180 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
3.76 %

General
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
X204
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
168 hp
197 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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23.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
23.95 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
43 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
667 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
667 mi
774 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
113.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










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