Kia Sorento vs Mercedes A-Class – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes A-Class has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32300 £, while the Kia Sorento costs 46000 £. That’s a price difference of around 13758 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes A-Class with 2.30 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes A-Class performs noticeable better – achieving up to 85 km, about 30 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A-Class has a distinct edge – offering 320 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A-Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8.80 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A-Class performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sorento tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 49 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A-Class pulls minimal stronger with 450 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Kia Sorento offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Mercedes A-Class is noticeable lighter – 1440 kg compared to 1854 kg. The difference is around 414 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers clearly more room – 705 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 355 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs significantly better – up to 2100 L, which is about 910 L more than the Mercedes A-Class.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sorento noticeable takes the win – 684 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.

All in all, the Kia Sorento shows itself to be has a very small edge and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.