The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD 4WD Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 52,400

€ 34,900

€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 350 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD.
Mercedes GLK 350
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
65.7
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
65.7 in
Height
69.1 in
108.5
178.6
108.8
180.5
178.6 in
Length
180.5 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 350
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.44 %

General
Mercedes GLK 350
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
X204
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 350
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
302 hp
175 hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
273 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
148 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
▶ REPLAY
13.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.38 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
13.47 lb/hp
25.38 lb/hp
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
29 mpg
26 mpg
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
483 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
506 mi
483 mi
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
185.2 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
153.5 kWh
185.2 kWh
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350
Dodge Nitro 2.8 CRD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft







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