The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD (12 - 13)
€ 52,800
€ 36,000
€ 52,800
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 350 d is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Mercedes GLC 350 d
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 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4167 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.42 %
General
Mercedes GLC 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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
189 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
254 hp
189 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 d
457 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLC 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLC 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
Mercedes GLC 350 d
16.41 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 d
40 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
526 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 d
526 mi
447 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 d
121.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 350 d
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 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
