The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)

€ 46,900
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
€ 35,000
 KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18) KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
72.4
79.4
66.3
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
109.4
189
178.6 in
Length
189 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
8.15 %
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
201 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

Performance

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
21.11 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
39 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
496 mi
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
601 mi
496 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
125.5 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 250 CDI BlueTEC
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1636 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft