The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLC 43 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT (19 - ..)
€ 39,000

€ 67,700

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,700
ⓘ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 2.4 GDI is 4.6 inches longer and 2.3 inches taller.
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
66.3
74.4
84.3
64
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 in
109.4
189
113.1
184.3
189 in
Length
184.3 in
109.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5556 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.4 %

General
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
UM
Generation
X253
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 43 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
185 hp
385 hp
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
178 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Performance
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.71 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21.75 lb/hp
10.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
485 mi
Range
402 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
485 mi
402 mi
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
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).
193.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
172.4 kWh
193.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
18.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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