The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLC 250 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 36,000
€ 47,700
€ 36,000
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 a little. The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC 250 d.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 250 d
66.9
74.2
82.1
64.5
74.4
82.5
74.2 in
Width
74.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
66.9 in
Height
64.5 in
106.3
184.4
113.1
183.3
184.4 in
Length
183.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 250 d
3858 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.14 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 250 d
XM
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 250 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 250 d
▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.41 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes GLC 250 d
20 mpg
city
43 mpg
34 mpg
highway
50 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
447 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
621 mi
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Environmental Impact
168.7 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 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 250 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 250 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1676 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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





















