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Kia Sorento vs Mercedes EQS comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 80,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Mercedes EQS?

Kia Sorento vs Mercedes EQS: Key differences

Kia Sorento

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mercedes EQS

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly 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:

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

Kia Sorento is clearly cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the Mercedes EQS costs 80,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,611 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS offers significantly more range – reaching up to 920 km, about 865 km more than the Kia Sorento.

EQS

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 EQS offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 297 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQS delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 360 Nm more.

Sorento

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 more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is noticeably lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,550 kg. The difference is around 695 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers somewhat more boot space – 705 L compared to 610 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries somewhat more – 685 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQS is decisively ahead 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.

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EQS

Mercedes EQS

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 367 - 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 810 - 920 km
Kia Sorento
Mercedes EQS

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Mercedes EQS

The Mercedes EQS is a silent, spaceship-like flagship that turns electric luxury into zen on wheels, wrapped in a swooping design that insists on being admired. Inside it’s all glassy screens and soft-touch surfaces that make long trips feel like first class, and the driving experience is composed and effortless — like a courteous butler with an electric heart.

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Kia Sorento
Mercedes EQS

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
80,900 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
810 - 920 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,550 - 2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
610 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,926 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
545 - 570 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Power HP
367 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
505 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
270 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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