The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 AWD Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 52,800
€ 35,600
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 350 d is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 4.6 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4.
Mercedes GLC 350 d
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 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.4
4167 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.28 %
General
Mercedes GLC 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.4
X253
Generation
XM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.4
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.873
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
172 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
254 hp
172 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
166 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
457 lb‑ft
166 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4
Performance
Mercedes GLC 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.4
148 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
16.41 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
40 mpg
27 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
526 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 d
526 mi
565 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4
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).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
121.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.8 cu ft
