The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 51,500

€ 37,200

€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 14.9 cm shorter, 4.5 cm narrower and 3.1 cm lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1669
1840
2016
1700
1885
2085
1840 mm
Width
1885 mm
2016 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2085 mm
1669 mm
Height
1700 mm
2755
4536
2700
4685
4536 mm
Length
4685 mm
2755 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1925 kg
Kerb Weight
1768 kg
2500 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
157 kg
8.16 %

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
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.835
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
261 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
261 bhp
189 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
242 NM
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
620 NM
242 NM
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
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
7.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
7.38 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
41 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
595 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
595 mi
447 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).
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
141.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLK 350 CDI
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
742 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
660 L










1550 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1675 L