The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 300 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 45,700
€ 35,000
€ 45,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes GLK 300 is 10.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Mercedes GLK 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
66.5
72.4
79.4
66.3
74.4
84.3
72.4 in
Width
74.4 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
66.5 in
Height
66.3 in
108.5
178.3
109.4
189
178.3 in
Length
189 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.4 %
General
Mercedes GLK 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
X204
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
228 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 300
221 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLK 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 300
17.69 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLK 300
23 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
28 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
402 mi
Range
496 mi
Mercedes GLK 300
402 mi
496 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLK 300
193.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 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
