Mercedes GLC 2023 vs Kia Sorento 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes GLC) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia Sorento) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 422 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 86 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 328 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 2.9 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 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes GLC 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: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes GLC 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 | 187 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1490 litres | 2013 litres | |
| Mercedes GLC has 358 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sorento. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 523 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLC is 0.7 metres less than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Mercedes GLC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`620 kg | 2`480 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`025 kg | 1`783 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 595 kg | 697 kg | |
| Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Kia Sorento. Therefore, Kia Sorento is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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