The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 53,600

€ 35,000

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 300 is 5.7 inches shorter and 1.8 inches lower.
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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 2.4 GDI
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.06 %

General
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
X253
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
268 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
268 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 300
273 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 300
14.85 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLC 300
32 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
34 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
562 mi
Range
496 mi
Mercedes GLC 300
562 mi
496 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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
138.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6
303 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 300
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1636 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










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