The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 52,800

€ 37,800

€ 52,800
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 350 d is 5.7 inches shorter and 1.8 inches lower.
Mercedes GLC 350 d
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 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4114 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.27 %

General
Mercedes GLC 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
X253
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.873
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
254 hp
197 hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
457 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Performance
Mercedes GLC 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
148 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
16.41 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
40 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
526 mi
Range
735 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 d
526 mi
735 mi
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
121.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.2 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1420 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










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