The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD (09 - 12)
€ 42,200
€ 31,000
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
65.7
72.4
79.4
69.1
74.2
82.1
72.4 in
Width
74.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.7 in
Height
69.1 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 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.06 %
General
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
X204
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
168 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
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24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
24.21 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
42 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
655 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
655 mi
572 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
115.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1631 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft
