2025 Kia
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2026 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 | 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.5 ft3 | 74.9 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 255 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 7,700 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 189.6 in | 193.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 76.7 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 40.7 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Kia Sorento Hybrid than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Kia Sorento Hybrid, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
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 GLE 350, 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 GLE 350, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento Hybrid is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Kia Sorento Hybrid is slightly shorter than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, which may make it easier to park.
Performance
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Kia Sorento Hybrid doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.
Utility
The Kia Sorento Hybrid has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, making the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Kia Sorento Hybrid as you will in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.