The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 52,400
€ 39,800
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 350 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
Mercedes GLK 350
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
65.7
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
65.7 in
Height
66.3 in
108.5
178.6
109.4
189
178.6 in
Length
189 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 350
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4297 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
5.33 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 276
Engine Series
M 276.957
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
302 hp
197 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350
273 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
148 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
13.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.81 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350
13.47 lb/hp
21.81 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350
29 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
506 mi
Range
723 mi
Mercedes GLK 350
506 mi
723 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350
153.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1479 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










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














