The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 220 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 46,100

€ 39,000

€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 Mercedes GLC 220 d is 14.4 cm shorter and 4.6 cm lower.
Mercedes GLC 220 d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1639
1890
2096
1685
1890
2140
1890 mm
Width
1890 mm
2096 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1639 mm
Height
1685 mm
2873
4656
2780
4800
4656 mm
Length
4800 mm
2873 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 220 d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1845 kg
Kerb Weight
1825 kg
2500 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2520 kg

Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.08 %

General
Mercedes GLC 220 d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
X253
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 220 d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
168 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
185 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 220 d
168 bhp
185 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
241 NM
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 220 d
400 NM
241 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLC 220 d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
10.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLC 220 d
10.98 kg/bhp
9.86 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 220 d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLC 220 d
56 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
621 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes GLC 220 d
621 mi
485 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes GLC 220 d
102.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 220 d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
655 kg
Maximum Payload
695 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
660 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1732 L