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Kia Sportage vs Mercedes GLC - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 50300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mercedes GLC?

Kia Sportage

5 (1 Reviews)
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Mercedes GLC

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 Sportage has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £. That’s a price difference of around 20165 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC manages with 1.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.

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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 GLC has a decisively edge – offering 680 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 441 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs evident better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 72 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 700 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.

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In curb weight, Kia Sportage is clearly perceptible lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 358 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers minimal more room – 620 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs barely noticeable better – up to 1776 L, which is about 36 L more than the Mercedes GLC.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC barely noticeable takes the win – 600 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLC shows itself to be is largely superior 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 GLC

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 12 - 714 km
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Kia Sportage

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Mercedes GLC

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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The Mercedes GLC blends plush cabin comfort and composed road manners into an SUV that feels more grown-up than it looks. It won’t shout for attention, but will quietly please buyers who want refinement, usable space and a touch of luxury without the drama.

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Reviews Kia Sportage

5 (1 Reviews)
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Reviews Mercedes GLC

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
50300 - 126600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
0 - 225 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1910 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
475 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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