The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD (09 - 12)
€ 44,900

€ 31,000

€ 44,900
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 BlueTEC is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.9 cm shorter, 4.5 cm narrower and 8.6 cm lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
KIA Sorento 2.4
1669
1840
2016
1755
1885
2085
1840 mm
Width
1885 mm
2016 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2085 mm
1669 mm
Height
1755 mm
2755
4536
2700
4685
4536 mm
Length
4685 mm
2755 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
KIA Sorento 2.4
1925 kg
Kerb Weight
1770 kg
2500 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
155 kg
8.05 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
KIA Sorento 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
168 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
172 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
168 bhp
172 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
225 NM
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
400 NM
225 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
KIA Sorento 2.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4
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11.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
11.46 kg/bhp
10.29 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
46 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
59 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 L
601 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
601 mi
572 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
164.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 220 CDI BlueTEC
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
740 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
531 L










1550 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1582 L