Mercedes GLC 2023 vs Kia Sorento 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes GLC engine produces 3 HP more power than Kia Sorento, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.9 | |
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The Mercedes GLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLC consumes 2.1 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 315 litres of 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) | 175 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. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| 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`550 kg | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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