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Kia Sorento vs Mercedes EQE SUV comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 625 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Mercedes EQE SUV?

Kia Sorento vs Mercedes EQE SUV: Key differences

Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes EQE SUV

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Sorento is significantly cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the Mercedes EQE SUV costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,248 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQE SUV offers clearly more range – reaching up to 611 km, about 556 km more than the Kia Sorento.

EQE SUV

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQE SUV offers significantly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 337 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQE SUV is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQE SUV delivers significantly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 510 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is noticeably lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,440 kg. The difference is around 585 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers noticeably more boot space – 705 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries a bit more – 685 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQE SUV holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £71,600
EQE SUV

Mercedes EQE SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 265 - 625 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.3 - 23.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 453 - 611 km
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Kia Sorento

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Costs and Consumption
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
71,600 - 125,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 23.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
453 - 611 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
90.5 - 96 kWh
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,440 - 2,615 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
-
Length
4,863 - 4,879 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,940 mm
Height
-
Height
1,672 - 1,685 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,675 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
505 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
265 - 625 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
550 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
195 - 460 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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