The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 42,000
€ 41,000
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 250 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
Mercedes GLK 250
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
65.7
72.4
79.4
66.3
74.4
84.3
72.4 in
Width
74.4 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
65.7 in
Height
66.3 in
108.5
178.6
109.4
188.2
178.6 in
Length
188.2 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 250
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4226 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
7.93 %
General
Mercedes GLK 250
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
X204
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
208 hp
197 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
273 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
18.71 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
34 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
586 mi
Range
669 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
586 mi
669 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250
132.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










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

















