Kia Sorento 2014 vs Mercedes ML 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Sorento) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes ML) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 441 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sorento engine produces 106 HP less power than Mercedes ML, but torque is 71 NM more than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 12.6 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML, which means that by driving the Kia Sorento over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 610 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes ML engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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 | |
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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): | 2`510 | 2`900 | |
| 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 (€): | 14 800 | 16 800 | |
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