The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 46,100
€ 39,000
€ 46,100
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 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 2.4 GDI.
Mercedes GLK 350
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 350
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %
General
Mercedes GLK 350
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 350
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 272.991
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
268 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
258 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
15.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
15.05 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
22 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
28 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
387 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
387 mi
485 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
200.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
