Mercedes GLE 2015 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: | 204 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLE engine produces 4 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Mercedes GLE consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1400 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 202 mm (8 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mercedes GLE 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 GLE might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes GLE 2015 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: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.69 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is larger. Mercedes GLE is 2 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 690 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2010 litres | 1662 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 348 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Mercedes GLE can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`950 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 15 000 | |
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