The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 43,600
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) Mercedes GLK 280
€ 34,900
 Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD Automatic (07 - 10) Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD.
Mercedes GLK 280
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
66.5
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
72.4
79.4
69.1
Blueprint Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD Automatic (07 - 10)
73.1
80.9
72.4 in
Width
73.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
66.5 in
Height
69.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
108.5
178.3
Blueprint Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD Automatic (07 - 10)
108.8
180.5
178.3 in
Length
180.5 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLK 280
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5556 lb
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.18 %
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes GLK 280
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
X204
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLK 280
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
V6 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
228 hp
175 hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
221 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD

Performance

Mercedes GLK 280
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
17.69 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 280
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
23 mpg
26 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
483 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
395 mi
483 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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
197 kWh
185.2 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 280
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.5 cu ft