Mercedes ML 2011 vs Kia Sorento 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 441 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes ML is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes ML engine produces 58 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 179 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Mercedes ML reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes ML consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes ML could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes ML consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S 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 ML might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 ML is larger. Mercedes ML is 2 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes ML is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1662 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes ML is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Mercedes ML can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`950 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes ML has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sorento has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Mercedes ML, so Mercedes ML quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 14 800 | |
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