Mercedes GLC 2023 vs Kia Sorento 2024
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLC is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Sorento can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes GLC also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 3.0 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 476 HP | 160 - 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 750 NM | 245 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.5 - 9 seconds | 7.4 - 10 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes GLC are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia Sorento. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.6 - 10.2 | 1.6 - 9.8 | |
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Mercedes GLC petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Kia Sorento. On average, Mercedes GLC equipped with diesel engines consume 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 158 - 300 mm (6.2 - 11.8 inches) | 174 - 176 mm (6.9 - 6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Sorento 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.70 m | |
| Mercedes GLC and Kia Sorento are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 545 litres | 697 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1490 litres | 2138 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage space. Mercedes GLC has 152 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sorento. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 648 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 1.4 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Mercedes GLC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`620 kg | ~ 2`550 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`042 kg | ~ 1`908 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 578 kg | ~ 642 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Kia Sorento. Therefore, Kia Sorento is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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