The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13)

€ 49,700
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13) Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
€ 30,000
 KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13) KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
65.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
72.4
79.4
66.9
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13)
74.2
82.1
72.4 in
Width
74.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
65.7 in
Height
66.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
108.5
178.6
Blueprint KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13)
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 GDI
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.72 %
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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 GDI
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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
228 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

Performance

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

▶ REPLAY
18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
18.61 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
595 mi
Range
457 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
457 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
164.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1830 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
43.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.4 cu ft