Mercedes G class 2008 vs Kia Sorento 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 392 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes G class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes G class engine produces 54 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 148 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Mercedes G class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes G class consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes G class could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes G class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes G class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.93 m | 1.72 m | |
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Mercedes G class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes G class is 38 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes G class is 21 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 486 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1751 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage space. Mercedes G class has 236 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.31 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes G class is 0.31 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`850 | 2`460 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 99 400 | 4000 | |
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