KIA Sorento vs Mercedes Benz GLC-Class Comparison

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Things we like	Upmarket interior Intuitive infotainment system Comfortable first two rows Competitive pricing  Read More	--
Things we don't like	Tight cargo space Cramped third row  Sluggish acceleration  Read More	--

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	6	6
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11.5:1	10.5:1

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8-Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	AWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	3342 cc	2997 cc
Power	290 hp	362 hp
Torque	342 Nm	520 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	71 L	66 L
Seating Capacity	7 seats	5 seats
Length	4800 mm	4661 mm
Width	1890 mm	2095 mm
Ground Clearance	185 mm	--
Height	1684 mm	1628 mm
Wheel Base	2778 mm	2873 mm
Front Tread	1628 mm	--
Rear Tread	1638 mm	--
No Of Doors	5	5
Kerb Weight	--	1882 kg
Front Headroom	--	960 mm
Front Legroom	--	1036 mm
Rear Headroom	--	978 mm
Rear Legroom	--	947 mm

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Multi-Link
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Shock Absorbers Type	Coil Spring	--

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	19 Inch	20 Inch
Tyre Size	235/55R19	225/45 R20
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R19	R20

Steering

Steering Type	Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Adjustable
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	5.6 m	6.0 m
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	--
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	--
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	--
Rear Camera	Yes	--
Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	--
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	--

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Security

Central Locking	Optional Optional	Yes
Anti Theft Device	No	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No

Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	--
Engine	3.3L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC 3.3L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC	3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve 3.0L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	--
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	Yes	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	--
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	--
Vanity Mirror	Yes	--
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	--
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
Folding Table Rear	--	No

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	--
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	Yes	--
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	Yes	--

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	--
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	Yes	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	Yes	Yes
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type	Solid Discs Solid Discs	Discs Discs
Wheel Covers	--	No
Removable Convertible Top	--	No
Roof Carrier	--	No
Side Stepper	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	--
Leather Seats	Yes	--
Fabric Upholstery	No	--
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	--
Digital Clock	Yes	--
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	--
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED

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