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Kia Sorento vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Kia Sorento vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • moderately cheaper

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.

Mercedes Sprinter Bus is moderately cheaper – starting at 41,400 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,494 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sorento uses 3.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

Sprinter Bus

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 Kia Sorento offers noticeably more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers marginally more torque with 450 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 10 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is markedly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 501 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries substantially more – 1,144 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 459 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sorento 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 £46,900
Sorento

Kia Sorento

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 194 - 252 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.9 - 7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 55 km
Kia Sorento
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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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 Sprinter Bus

The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.

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Kia Sorento
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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