The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 43,600
€ 35,600
€ 43,600
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 280 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 280
KIA Sorento 2.4
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 280
KIA Sorento 2.4
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.18 %
General
Mercedes GLK 280
KIA Sorento 2.4
X204
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 280
KIA Sorento 2.4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
228 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 280
221 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
Mercedes GLK 280
KIA Sorento 2.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 280
17.69 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 280
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes GLK 280
23 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
28 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
395 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes GLK 280
395 mi
565 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes GLK 280
197 kWh
166.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 280
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 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
