Kia Sorento 2024 vs Mercedes GLC 2023
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 264 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Thanks to more power Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.3 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC, which means that by driving the Kia Sorento over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Sorento) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes GLC) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 174 mm (6.9 inches) | 187 mm (7.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes GLC 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 Mercedes GLC version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eleven 4x4 versions of Mercedes GLC 2023 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2024 1.6 engine: The Hyundai G4FT 1.6 T-GDI Smartstream is a modern turbocharged gasoline engine, often used in hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. It is designed with efficiency in mind and uses several advanced solutions, ... More about Kia Sorento 2024 1.6 engine | |||
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: | 357 litres | 545 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2138 litres | 1490 litres | |
| Kia Sorento has 188 litres less 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 | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`530 kg | 2`435 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`910 kg | 1`815 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 620 kg | 620 kg | |
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