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Mercedes GLE vs Kia Sorento comparison
Compare performance (585 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Kia Sorento?
Mercedes GLE vs Kia Sorento: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Kia Sorento is considerably cheaper – starting at 47,300 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,607 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE offers significantly more range – reaching up to 104 km, about 49 km more than the Kia Sorento.
Sorento
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 Mercedes GLE offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 297 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.
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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 5.
In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is markedly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers marginally more boot space – 705 L compared to 655 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries moderately more – 770 kg compared to 685 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes GLE is far ahead 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 £78,900
Mercedes GLE
Mercedes GLE
Kia Sorento
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Mercedes GLE
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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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 GLE
Kia Sorento
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
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Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 104 km
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Electric Range
55 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
72 - 241 g/km
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co2
87 - 174 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
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Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
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Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
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Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
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Width
1,900 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
495 - 770 kg
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Payload
162 - 685 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
309 - 585 HP
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Power HP
194 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
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Torque
380 - 440 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
227 - 430 kW
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Power kW
142 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Kia
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