The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLC Coupé 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19)
€ 36,000
€ 58,100
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘ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. The KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the Mercedes GLC Coupé 350 d.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC Coupé 350 d
66.9
74.2
82.1
63.1
74.4
82.5
74.2 in
Width
74.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
66.9 in
Height
63.1 in
106.3
184.4
113.1
186.3
184.4 in
Length
186.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC Coupé 350 d
3858 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.62 %
General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC Coupé 350 d
XM
Generation
C253
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 Coupé 350 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.873

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
189 hp
254 hp
Mercedes GLC Coupé 350 d
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC Coupé 350 d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC Coupé 350 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC Coupé 350 d
▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20.41 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC Coupé 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC Coupé 350 d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLC Coupé 350 d
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
447 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
447 mi
518 mi
Mercedes GLC Coupé 350 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).
123.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
168.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Mercedes GLC Coupé 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC Coupé 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1676 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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















