Kia Sorento 2002 vs Mercedes ML 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sorento engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes ML, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes ML. Due to the lower power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 10.6 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 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes ML. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 83 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 780 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.82 m | |
| Kia Sorento is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes ML, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 890 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1900 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 1.7 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`610 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Kia Sorento has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes ML, so Kia Sorento quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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