Kia Sorento 2024 vs Mercedes GLC 2023
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 269 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 75 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Mercedes GLC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.1 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 158 mm (6.2 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. Note, however, that this Kia Sorento version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of Kia Sorento 2024 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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: | no data | 545 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1490 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLC, which means Kia Sorento can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`570 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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