The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 43,900
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 35,600
 KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12) KIA Sorento 2.4
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 2.4.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.4
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
72.4
79.4
69.1
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
108.5
178.3
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
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 2.4
4145 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.78 %
KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.4
X204
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.4
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4

Performance

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4

▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
20.62 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
39 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
601 mi
565 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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
125.5 kWh
166.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft