The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 2WD (09 - 12)
€ 50,200
€ 29,500
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 Mercedes GLC 300 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 4.6 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4
64.5
74.4
82.5
69.1
74.2
82.1
74.4 in
Width
74.2 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
64.5 in
Height
69.1 in
113.1
183.3
106.3
184.4
183.3 in
Length
184.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
General
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4
X253
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
242 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
273 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300
15.81 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
33 mpg
28 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
38 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
570 mi
Range
585 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
570 mi
585 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
136.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1764 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft
