The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT TCT (19 - ..) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI 2WD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 67,700

€ 35,000

€ 67,700
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 43 AMG is 11.8 cm shorter and 5.9 cm lower.
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1626
1890
2096
1685
1890
2140
1890 mm
Width
1890 mm
2096 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2140 mm
1626 mm
Height
1685 mm
2873
4682
2780
4800
4682 mm
Length
4800 mm
2873 mm
Wheelbase
2780 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
1870 kg
Kerb Weight
1768 kg
2460 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2510 kg

Weight Difference:
102 kg
5.45 %

General
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
X253
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2359 CC
385 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
185 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
385 bhp
185 bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
520 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
241 NM
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
520 NM
241 NM
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
4.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.56 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
4.86 kg/bhp
9.56 kg/bhp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
28 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 L
402 mi
Range
496 mi
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
402 mi
496 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 43 AMG
193.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6
232 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
202 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLC 43 AMG
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
742 kg
505 L
Boot Capacity
660 L










1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1732 L