Kia Sorento 2014 vs Mercedes GLE 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 441 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sorento engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 59 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Due to the lower power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.6 | |
| Kia Sorento consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1690 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 202 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes GLE 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 GLE 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 GLE 2015 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
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Kia Sorento is smaller. Kia Sorento is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLE, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 605 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | 2010 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 348 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 GLE, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 25 200 | |
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