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Kia Sorento vs Mercedes EQS SUV comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 658 HP), boot space and price (47,300 £ vs 95,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Mercedes EQS SUV?

Kia Sorento vs Mercedes EQS SUV: Key differences

Kia Sorento

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Mercedes EQS SUV

  • significantly more power
  • considerably 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.

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the Mercedes EQS SUV costs 95,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,667 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes EQS SUV offers considerably more range – reaching up to 695 km, about 640 km more than the Kia Sorento.

EQS SUV

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 EQS SUV offers significantly more power – delivering 658 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 370 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQS SUV is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

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

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is clearly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 840 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers marginally more boot space – 705 L compared to 645 L. That’s a difference of about 60 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 SUV is clearly superior overall 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 £95,000
EQS SUV

Mercedes EQS SUV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 360 - 658 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 615 - 695 km
Kia Sorento
Mercedes EQS SUV

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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 SUV

The Mercedes EQS SUV blends limousine-level quiet and luxury with the commanding presence of an SUV, wrapping passengers in sumptuous materials and a futuristic, screen-dominated cabin. It drives with serene confidence and delivers the kind of effortless refinement that makes city commutes and long trips feel like first-class experiences — just be prepared for attention wherever you park it.

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Kia Sorento
Mercedes EQS SUV

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Price
95,000 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
615 - 695 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
108.4 - 118 kWh
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,695 - 3,075 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
440 - 645 L
Length
-
Length
5,125 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,959 - 2,034 mm
Height
-
Height
1,718 - 1,721 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,100 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
425 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in 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
360 - 658 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
568 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
265 - 484 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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