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Kia Sorento vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 136,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Mercedes GLE?

Kia Sorento vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes GLE

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Sorento is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,900 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 89,609 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.8 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE offers substantially more range – reaching up to 92 km, about 37 km more than the Kia Sorento.

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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 GLE offers significantly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 382 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 410 Nm more.

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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 visibly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 520 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers very slightly more boot space – 705 L compared to 655 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries marginally more – 685 kg compared to 675 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE 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 £136,500
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 457 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 - 92 km
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Kia Sorento

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Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
86 - 284 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
-
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
470 - 675 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
457 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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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