Kia Sorento 2024 vs Mercedes GLC 2023
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Sorento is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes GLC can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Kia Sorento also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 | 1.5 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 - 281 HP | 163 - 476 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 - 440 NM | 250 - 750 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 - 10 seconds | 3.5 - 9 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes GLC are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia Sorento. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 - 9.8 | 0.6 - 10.2 | |
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Kia Sorento petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GLC. On average, Kia Sorento equipped with diesel engines consume 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 174 - 176 mm (6.9 - 6.9 inches) | 158 - 300 mm (6.2 - 11.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Sorento can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.60 m | |
| Kia Sorento and Mercedes GLC are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 697 litres | 545 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2138 litres | 1490 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Kia Sorento has 152 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 648 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`550 kg | ~ 2`620 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`908 kg | ~ 2`042 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 642 kg | ~ 578 kg | |
| Kia Sorento load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Kia Sorento is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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