The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD Automatic (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 41,000

€ 47,700

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi is 4.9 inches longer and 1.8 inches taller.
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
66.3
74.4
84.3
64.5
74.4
82.5
74.4 in
Width
74.4 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
66.3 in
Height
64.5 in
109.4
188.2
113.1
183.3
188.2 in
Length
183.3 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
4226 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
3.76 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
UM
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
197 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 250 d
▶ REPLAY
21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
21.45 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
36 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250 d
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
669 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
669 mi
621 mi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Environmental Impact
135.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.8 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
135.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft