The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 46,100
€ 37,800
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 350 is 10.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
Mercedes GLK 350
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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 350
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4114 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
1.92 %
General
Mercedes GLK 350
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
X204
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 350
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.991
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
268 hp
197 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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15.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
15.05 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
22 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
16 mpg
city
33 mpg
28 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
387 mi
Range
735 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
387 mi
735 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
200.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1420 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
















