Kia Sportage 2021 vs Mercedes GLC 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 102 HP less power than Mercedes GLC, whereas torque is 178 NM less than Mercedes GLC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 66 litres | |
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 181 mm (7.1 inches) | 129 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Sportage 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. Note, however, that this Kia Sportage version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from six 4x4 versions of Kia Sportage 2021 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.60 m | |
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Kia Sportage is smaller, but higher. Kia Sportage is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLC, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sportage is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 543 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1829 litres | 1400 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sportage has 43 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes GLC. The Mercedes GLC may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 429 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLC. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | no data | |
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