Kia Sorento 2014 vs Mercedes GLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 441 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 30 HP more power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 41 NM more than Mercedes GLC. Despite the higher power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLC 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 Mercedes GLC 2016 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.60 m | |
| Kia Sorento is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes GLC, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Sorento is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 4 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 605 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1662 litres | 1400 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 262 litres). | |||
| 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 GLC, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`510 kg | 2`520 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`842 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 668 kg | 750 kg | |
| Kia Sorento load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Mercedes GLC. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 23 600 | |
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