The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 42,200

€ 37,200

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 14.9 cm shorter, 4.5 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1669
1840
2016
1700
1885
2085
1840 mm
Width
1885 mm
2016 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2085 mm
1669 mm
Height
1700 mm
2755
4536
2700
4685
4536 mm
Length
4685 mm
2755 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1768 kg
2420 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
77 kg
4.17 %

General
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
X204
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.916
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
168 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
168 bhp
189 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
242 NM
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
400 NM
242 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
10.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
10.98 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
50 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
655 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
655 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
115.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
742 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
660 L










1550 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1675 L