2010 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 459 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
| Model | GL | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2515 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5095 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
