Kia Sorento 2014 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 441 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 58 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 179 NM less than Mercedes ML. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2014 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Sorento 2014 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
|
Kia Sorento is smaller. Kia Sorento is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 605 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes ML, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes ML has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sorento has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Mercedes ML, so Mercedes ML quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 16 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia Sorento has
|
Mercedes ML has
| |