The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF 4WD Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 41,900

€ 34,900

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
66.5
72.4
79.4
69.1
73.1
82.4
72.4 in
Width
73.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
66.5 in
Height
69.1 in
108.5
178.3
108.8
180.5
178.3 in
Length
180.5 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.71 %

General
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
X204
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
168 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
168 hp
175 hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
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24.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
24.67 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
25 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
30 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
601 mi
Range
463 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
601 mi
463 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
193.4 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
125.5 kWh
193.4 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft







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