The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 43,900

€ 37,900

€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
66.5
72.4
79.4
69.1
74.2
82.1
72.4 in
Width
74.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
66.5 in
Height
69.1 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 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.12 %

General
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
X204
Generation
XM
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
194 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
322 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
322 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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20.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.42 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20.24 lb/hp
21.42 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
35 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
547 mi
Range
672 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
547 mi
672 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
137.9 kWh
152.2 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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