Kia Sorento 2024 vs Mercedes GLC 2023
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sorento engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, but torque is 15 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Due to the lower power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.3 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 697 litres | 545 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2085 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 595 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`510 kg | 2`435 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`854 kg | 1`815 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 656 kg | 620 kg | |
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