The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 42,200
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
€ 37,200
 KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13) KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
€ 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 5.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
72.4
79.4
66.9
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
74.2
82.1
72.4 in
Width
74.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.7 in
Height
66.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
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 GDI
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.18 %
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)

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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
168 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
295 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
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

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

▶ REPLAY
24.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
24.21 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
42 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI
115.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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 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)
47.4 cu ft