Mercedes GLC 2016 vs Kia Sorento 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 30 HP less power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 41 NM less than Kia Sorento. Despite less power, Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLC consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLC consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 800 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLC might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLC 2016 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. 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: | 4.73 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.69 m | |
| Mercedes GLC is 5 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes GLC is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 4 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1400 litres | 1662 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 262 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.7 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`520 kg | 2`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`842 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 750 kg | 668 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Kia Sorento. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | 15 400 | |
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