Mercedes-AMG GLC vs Kia Sportage Comparison

    Mercedes-AMG GLC

    Kia Sportage

    2024 Mercedes-AMG
    GLC
    vs
    2024 Kia
    Sportage
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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    7.9
    8.1
    0.0
    Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE (PHEV)
    Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    62L - 66L
    453 to 805 km
    54L
    265 to 437 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $120,477 - $199,500
    $32,995 - $55,420
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    CarExpert's Take

    William Stopford
    News Editor
    William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Seemingly endless customisation
    • Adroit handling
    • Rapid pace
    Misses
    • A V8 is a drug that's hard to quit
    • It's not cheap to buy or service
    • Some naff interior details
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Good real-world consumption
    • All the nice GT-Line bits inside
    • Smooth powertrain operations
    Misses
    • Should be more affordable
    • No all-wheel drive option
    • Rude servicing costs

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,500)
    • Premium Paint (+$520)

    Colours Available

    Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:

    • Steel Grey
    • Gravity Grey
    • Fusion Black
    • Vesta Blue
    • Dawning Red
    • Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
    • Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)

    Premium paint costs an extra $520.

    All models have a black interior.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJTUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1991 - 39821598 - 1999
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 4.0L, 3.0L1.6L, 2.0L
    Induction
    TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6INLINE 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16 - 3216
    Power
    287kW - 375kW115kW - 137kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 67504000 - 6200
    Torque
    500Nm - 700Nm192Nm - 416Nm
    Torque RPM
    1750 - 25001500 - 4500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10 - 10.510.5 - 16

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