The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13)
€ 50,200
€ 36,000
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes GLC 300 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
64.5
74.4
82.5
66.9
74.2
82.1
74.4 in
Width
74.2 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
64.5 in
Height
66.9 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 GDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.86 %
General
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
242 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
273 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300
15.81 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
33 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
570 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
570 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLC 300
136.5 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.4 cu ft
