The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 12) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 37,600

€ 37,200

€ 37,600
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 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
66.5
72.4
79.4
66.9
74.2
82.1
72.4 in
Width
74.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
66.5 in
Height
66.9 in
108.5
178.3
106.3
184.4
178.3 in
Length
184.4 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.24 %

General
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
23.49 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
41 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
632 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
632 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
119.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 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