2025 Kia
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
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| MPG - City | 34 - 36 MPG | 19 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 34 - 36 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.5 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 375 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 7,700 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 189.6 in | 205.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 79.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 than in the Kia Sorento Hybrid, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Kia Sorento Hybrid will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sorento Hybrid as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Kia Sorento Hybrid is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento Hybrid is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Kia Sorento Hybrid, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Handling
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has a smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Sorento Hybrid has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Powertrain
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Sorento Hybrid and the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.