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Kia Sorento vs Mercedes GLE - Differences and prices compared

Q: How powerful is the Kia Sorento's engine?

Up to 252 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: How much fuel does the Kia Sorento use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 1.60 L.

Q: What is the Kia Sorento’s maximum WLTP range?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 55 km.

Q: What maximum speed does the Kia Sorento reach?

Depending on the model, top speed is 201 km/h.

Q: What are the dimensions of the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento measures 4815 mm long, 1900 mm wide and 1695 mm high.

Q: What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower of the Mercedes GLE?

Up to 634 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes GLE according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 2 L.

Q: What is the Mercedes GLE’s maximum WLTP range?

According to WLTP, the Mercedes GLE can travel up to 114 km on a single charge.

Compare performance (252 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (46000 £ vs 76300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Mercedes GLE?

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Sorento has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46000 £, while the Mercedes GLE costs 76300 £. That’s a price difference of around 30250 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sorento manages with 1.60 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 2 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes GLE performs convincingly better – achieving up to 114 km, about 59 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 has a decisively edge – offering 634 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 382 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8.80 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Kia Sorento tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 79 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLE pulls clearly stronger with 850 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 410 Nm difference.

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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 clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Kia Sorento is clearly perceptible lighter – 1854 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 456 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sorento offers slight more room – 705 L compared to 655 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sorento performs hardly perceptible better – up to 2100 L, which is about 45 L more than the Mercedes GLE.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE hardly perceptible takes the win – 705 kg compared to 684 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLE shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Mercedes GLE

Price : 76300 - 175800 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 289 - 634 HP
Consumption L/100km : 2 - 12.5 L
Electric Range : 89 - 114 km
Battery Capacity : 24.8 - 25 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.9 - 6.9 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 210 - 280 km/h
Torque : 500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 8
Doors : 5
Model : GLE
Modell : GLE 450, GLE 53 AMG, GLE Coupé 53 AMG, GLE 400 e, GLE 580, GLE 300 d, GLE 350 de, GLE 450 d, GLE 53 Hybrid AMG, GLE 63 AMG S , GLE Coupé 53 Hybrid AMG, GLE Coupé 63 AMG S, GLE Coupé 400 e, GLE Coupé 300 d, GLE Coupé 350 de, GLE Coupé 450 d
CO2 Efficiency Class : G, B, F
Trim Level : Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Advanced Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Premium Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Premium 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Advanced Plus 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Premium Plus 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G, Edition 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Advanced 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, Edition MANUFAKTUR Arctic Silver Edition 4MATIC+ SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G
Power kW : 213 - 466 kW
co2 : 53 - 284 g/km
Engine capacity : 1993 - 3982 cm3
Curb weight : 2310 - 2800 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 65 - 85 L
Trunk capacity : 490 - 655 L
Length : 4924 - 4961 mm
Width : 1947 mm
Height : 1716 - 1797 mm
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity : 1645 - 2055 L
Payload : 460 - 705 kg

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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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The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 46000 - 59300 £	Price 76300 - 175800 £
Consumption L/100km 1.6 - 7.2 L	Consumption L/100km 2 - 12.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 55 km	Electric Range 89 - 114 km
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity 24.8 - 25 kWh
co2 37 - 174 g/km	co2 53 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 47 - 67 L	Fuel tank capacity 65 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type SUV
Seats 5 - 7	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1854 - 2105 kg	Curb weight 2310 - 2800 kg
Trunk capacity 175 - 705 L	Trunk capacity 490 - 655 L
Length 4810 - 4815 mm	Length 4924 - 4961 mm
Width 1900 mm	Width 1947 mm
Height 1695 mm	Height 1716 - 1797 mm
Max trunk capacity 1988 - 2100 L	Max trunk capacity 1645 - 2055 L
Payload 455 - 684 kg	Payload 460 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid, Diesel	Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic	Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 194 - 252 HP	Power HP 289 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.8 - 9.7 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed 183 - 201 km/h	Max Speed 210 - 280 km/h
Torque 367 - 440 Nm	Torque 500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4 - 8
Power kW 142 - 185 kW	Power kW 213 - 466 kW
Engine capacity 1598 - 2151 cm3	Engine capacity 1993 - 3982 cm3