The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 39,000

€ 46,100

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI is 5.7 inches longer and 1.8 inches taller.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 220 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
189
113.1
183.3
189 in
Length
183.3 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 220 d
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.08 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 220 d
UM
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 220 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
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3000 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLC 220 d
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 220 d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 220 d
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21.75 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes GLC 220 d
19 mpg
city
43 mpg
34 mpg
highway
50 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
485 mi
621 mi
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Environmental Impact
172.4 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
172.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLC 220 d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 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