The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 51,500

€ 37,800

€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 10.4 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
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 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4184 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.41 %

General
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
X204
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.835
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
261 hp
197 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
457 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
16.26 lb/hp
21.24 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
34 mpg
40 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
595 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
748 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1459 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










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