The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13)
€ 42,000

€ 36,000

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Mercedes GLK 250
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.7
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
65.7 in
Height
66.9 in
108.5
178.6
106.3
184.4
178.6 in
Length
184.4 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 250
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.85 %

General
Mercedes GLK 250
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
X204
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
208 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
208 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250
273 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250
18.71 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250
34 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
586 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes GLK 250
586 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250
132.6 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










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