The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 2WD (09 - 12)
€ 49,700
€ 29,500
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLK 350 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 3.4 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
65.7
72.4
79.4
69.1
74.2
82.1
72.4 in
Width
74.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.7 in
Height
69.1 in
108.5
178.6
106.3
184.4
178.6 in
Length
184.4 in
108.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.17 %
General
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
X204
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
228 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
144 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
▶ REPLAY
18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
18.61 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
595 mi
Range
585 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
585 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft
