The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 350 e 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (16 - 18) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 53,100

€ 39,000

€ 53,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 350 e is 14.4 cm shorter and 4.6 cm lower.
Mercedes GLC 350 e
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1639
1890
2096
1685
1890
2140
1890 mm
Width
1890 mm
2096 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1639 mm
Height
1685 mm
2873
4656
2780
4800
4656 mm
Length
4800 mm
2873 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 350 e
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
2025 kg
Kerb Weight
1825 kg
2605 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2520 kg

Weight Difference:
200 kg
9.88 %

General
Mercedes GLC 350 e
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
X253
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 350 e
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
316 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
185 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 e
316 bhp
185 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
560 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
241 NM
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 350 e
560 NM
241 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLC 350 e
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 350 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
6.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.86 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLC 350 e
6.41 kg/bhp
9.86 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 350 e
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
113 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLC 350 e
113 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
1243 mi
Range
485 mi
Mercedes GLC 350 e
1243 mi
485 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
47.3 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).
172.4 kWh
Mercedes GLC 350 e
47.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
59 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 350 e
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
580 kg
Maximum Payload
695 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
660 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1732 L