The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Dodge Nitro 4.0 4WD Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 45,700
€ 39,000
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 300 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 4.0.
Mercedes GLK 300
Dodge Nitro 4.0
66.5
72.4
79.4
69.1
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
108.5
178.3
108.8
180.5
178.3 in
Length
180.5 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 300
Dodge Nitro 4.0
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.16 %
General
Mercedes GLK 300
Dodge Nitro 4.0
X204
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
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 300
Dodge Nitro 4.0
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
228 hp
256 hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
221 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
Dodge Nitro 4.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Nitro 4.0
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
17.69 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 300
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
23 mpg
21 mpg
Dodge Nitro 4.0
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
highway
27 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
402 mi
Range
401 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
402 mi
401 mi
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
214 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
193.3 kWh
214 kWh
Dodge Nitro 4.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
433 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 300
Dodge Nitro 4.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.5 cu ft
