The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi AWD (17 - 18)
€ 50,200
€ 37,800
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 300 is 5.7 inches shorter and 1.8 inches lower.
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
64.5
74.4
82.5
66.3
74.4
84.3
74.4 in
Width
74.4 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
64.5 in
Height
66.3 in
113.1
183.3
109.4
189
183.3 in
Length
189 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4180 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
8.49 %
General
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
X253
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
242 hp
197 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
273 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300
15.81 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
33 mpg
41 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
570 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
570 mi
774 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
136.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1354 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










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
















