Mercedes GLC 2023 vs Kia Sorento 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 178 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 264 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 80 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 136 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.9 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLC could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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: | 158 mm (6.2 inches) | 174 mm (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. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2024 1.6 engine: The Hyundai G4FT 1.6 T-GDI Smartstream is a modern turbocharged gasoline engine, often used in hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. It is designed with efficiency in mind and uses several advanced solutions, ... More about Kia Sorento 2024 1.6 engine | |||
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 | 357 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1490 litres | 2138 litres | |
| Mercedes GLC has 188 litres more 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: | 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`510 kg | 2`580 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`945 kg | 1`971 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 565 kg | 609 kg | |
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