The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 2WD (07 - 10)
€ 43,600
€ 27,400
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 280 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 cm shorter, 1.6 cm narrower and 6.6 cm lower than the Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD.
Mercedes GLK 280
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
1689
1840
2016
1755
1856
2056
1840 mm
Width
1856 mm
2016 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2056 mm
1689 mm
Height
1755 mm
2755
4528
2763
4584
4528 mm
Length
4584 mm
2755 mm
Wheelbase
2763 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 280
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
1830 kg
Kerb Weight
1930 kg
2480 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2520 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
5.18 %
General
Mercedes GLK 280
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
X204
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 280
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2777 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
228 bhp
175 bhp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
410 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
300 NM
410 NM
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Performance
Mercedes GLK 280
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
▶ REPLAY
8.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 280
8.03 kg/bhp
11.03 kg/bhp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 280
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
27 mpg
34 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
395 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
395 mi
518 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Environmental Impact
197 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).
172.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
197 kWh
172.8 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 280
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
650 kg
Maximum Payload
590 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
389 L







1550 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1994 L













