Kia Sorento vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Last Updated: October 25, 2026

Kia Sorento price starts at Rs. 27.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 31.91 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz C-Class, priced at Rs. 59.90 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Sorento offers a claimed 19.6 kmpl, while the C-Class delivers 16.9 kmpl. On the performance front, the Sorento uses a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp and the C-Class a 1496cc engine producing 201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm. If you're deciding between the Sorento and C-Class, the Sorento is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the C-Class stands out for performance.

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Sorento vs C-Class Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SorentoMercedes-Benz C-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 27.99 LakhRs. 59.90 Lakh
Mileage 19.6 kmpl16.9 kmpl
Engine 2151 cc1496 cc
Max power 190bhp201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm
Top speed Not Available246 Km/h

Sorento vs C-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sorento HTE 7-Seater DieselMercedes-Benz C-Class C 200BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase 330Li M Sport
Rating
2 reviews
53 reviews
35 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mercedes-Benz BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 27.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 59.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 62.70 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2151 cc 1496 cc 1998 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 190bhp 201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm 254.79bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed DCT 9-Speed TRONIC 8-Speed AT
Drive Type 2WD RWD RWD
Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Mercedes Benz C-Class Colors
BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.6 kmpl 16.9 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 235/ 60 R18 Not Available F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
Boot Space 179 Liters 540 Liters 480 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags 7 Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 54,145 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,15,874 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,21,290 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.37 Lakh Sorento Insurance Rs. 2.33 Lakh C-Class Insurance Rs. 2.71 Lakh 3 Series Long Wheelbase Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2151 cc
1496 cc
1998 cc
Engine Type
2.2 CRDi
OM654M
TwinPower Turbo
Engine Displacement
2151 cc
1496 cc
1998 cc
Max Power
190bhp
201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm
254.79bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
442Nm
300Nm@1800-4000rpm
400Nm@1550-4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed DCT
9-Speed TRONIC
8-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
RWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
No
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
ISG
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1615 Kg
1645 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Eco| Sport | Smart | Normal
Not Available
Comfort,ECOPRO, Sport
Fast Charging
Not Available
No
Not Available

20-80 kmph (kickdown)
Not Available
Not Available
4.57 s
Braking (100-0 kmph)
Not Available
Not Available
35.25 Meters
Braking (80-0 kmph)
Not Available
Not Available
22.85 Meters
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
7.3 Sec
6.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
67 Liters
66 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
Not Available
246 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
19.6 kmpl
16.9 Kmpl
Not Available
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
Not Available
225/45 R18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
Not Available
225/45 R18
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Not Available
Wheels Type
Alloy
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
Multi-link suspension
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Size
235/ 60 R18
Not Available
F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
Wheel Size
18
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial
Radial tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Velour Floor Mats (provided in the respective appointments color with matching edging, the mats protect the footwell against dirt, removed rapidly to be vacuumed or cleaned.), AVANTGARDE interior (With the AVANTGARDE Interior, you can show what is important to you: The avantgarde highlights in the expressively designed interior with ambient lighting will bring you joy day after day. • Seats with unique seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest. • Multifunction sports steering wheel in leather steering wheel bezel in silver chrome. • Ambient lighting • Free-standing, fully digital instrument display with 12.3 inch LCD colour display • High-resolution central display slightly tilted towards the driver with 11.9 inch screen With MBUX multimedia system • Upper part of the instrument panel in black and lower part in black or macchiato beige with contrasting top stitching •
Floor mats in Velour,Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet,Galvanic embellisher for controls,Storage compartment package,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Comfort enhanced Seats in Front and Rear,Black High gloss and Aluminium combination,Widescreen Curved Display
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
Not Available
12.28
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Leather
Lighting
Not Available
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
No
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
540
Not Available
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
813 Litres
Not Available
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
5
5
Doors
Not Available
4
4
Boot Space
179 Liters
540 Liters
480 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior, you can further enhance the individuality and sportiness of your vehicle, and show clearly that you attach importance to style and high quality. The interplay of the design features results in an extraordinarily expressive vehicle. • Radiator grille with integral Mercedes star and a chromed louvre, surround of the radiator grille in chrome • 17 inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted highgloss black with high-sheen finish • Dynamic front bumper with centrally positioned trim element in mirror chrome and air inlets with diamond-pattern mesh in grained black • Rear bumper painted in vehicle colour with centrally positioned wing in mirror chrome • Beltline trim strips in polished aluminium • Side window surrounds in polished aluminium • Trim on the B-pillars in high-gloss black • Bar on the rear side windows in high-gloss b
M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side sills and rear apron in body colour with front bumper trim insert in Dark Shadow metallic,BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical double slats in Chrome High-Gloss,BMW Kidney frame in Chrome High-Gloss,Car key with M designation,BMW Individual High-Gloss shadow line with window frame decorative moulding, window guide-rail and mirror frame in Black High-Gloss,M door sill finishers front and rear,Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror,Heat Protection Glazing,Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen,LED headlights with extended contents,Active Air Stream Kidney Grille
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
No
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4815*1900*1785 mm3
4751*1820*1437 mm3
4823*1827*1441 mm3
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2636 mm
2651 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
4
4

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Active Park Assist with PARKTRONIC,
Launch Control Function,Servotronic Steering Assist,BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices,Intelligent E-call,Remote software upgrade,MyBMW App with Remote Services,Intelligent Personal Assistant,Rear View Camera with Park Distance Control (front & rear)m,Comfort Access with Digital Key),BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system)
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Yes
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Not Available
No
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology, USB package ( two additional USB-C ports under the front armrest), MBUX Navigation Premium, Hard-disc navigation, Live Traffic Information, Natural Voice Control, Touch Control Concept,Fingerprint Scanner, Vehicle Monitoring, Navigation Connectivity, package, Vehicle Set-Up (Remote Retrieval of Vehicle Status, Remote Door Locking and Unlocking, Speed Alert, Send2Car function, Remote Engine Start/Stop), Navigation Connectivity package, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, Smartphone Integration (wireless via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto), Extended Functions MBUX,, App connected features:- Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing), Geo-fencing, Mercedes me Service app: Your digital assistant, Windows/sunroof open close from App, Additional Mercedes me connect feat
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto,BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps,Touch functionality,iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons,Voice Control
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
No
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
4
4
3
No of Speakers
6
9
16
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior, you can further enhance the individuality and sportiness of your vehicle, and show clearly that you attach importance to style and high quality. The interplay of the design features results in an extraordinarily expressive vehicle. • Radiator grille with integral Mercedes star and a chromed louvre, surround of the radiator grille in chrome • 17 inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted highgloss black with high-sheen finish • Dynamic front bumper with centrally positioned trim element in mirror chrome and air inlets with diamond-pattern mesh in grained black • Rear bumper painted in vehicle colour with centrally positioned wing in mirror chrome • Beltline trim strips in polished aluminium • Side window surrounds in polished aluminium • Trim on the B-pillars in high-gloss black • Bar on the rear side windows in high-gloss b
M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side sills and rear apron in body colour with front bumper trim insert in Dark Shadow metallic,BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical double slats in Chrome High-Gloss,BMW Kidney frame in Chrome High-Gloss,Car key with M designation,BMW Individual High-Gloss shadow line with window frame decorative moulding, window guide-rail and mirror frame in Black High-Gloss,M door sill finishers front and rear,Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror,Heat Protection Glazing,Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen,LED headlights with extended contents,Active Air Stream Kidney Grille
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Tilt & telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
11.9 Inch
14.88 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row 60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
No
Front
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Camera
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Airbags
7
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
7
7
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Tyre pressure monitoring system, TIREFIT, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE
Cruise Control with Braking Function,Parking Assistant with(Lateral Parking,Reversing Assistant),Electronic Vehicle Immobiliser and Crash Sensor,Emergency Spare Wheel,Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls,Side-impact protection,Warning triangle with first-aid kit,Head airbags
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Yes

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Not Available

Find My Car Location
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Apps
No
Not Available
MyBMW
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
No
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available
Yes

rearLegroom
Not Available
357 mm
Not Available
frontLegroom
Not Available
295 mm
Not Available
rearHeadroom
Not Available
955 mm
Not Available
frontHeadroom
Not Available
955 mm
Not Available

Pros and Cons

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Classy, yet, sporty styling, refined petrol and diesel engine options available, loaded tech package, luxurious interior styling
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Ground clearance will become a problem, especially over large speed breakers, rear seat under-thigh support is average, spare tyre reduces usable boot space
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Which car is best between Kia Sorento vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sorento vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Kia Sorento is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz C-Class by ₹31.91 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sorento vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
For the HTE 7-Seater Diesel version, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Sorento produces 190bhp of power and 442Nm of torque. Whereas for the C 200 version, 1496 cc Petrol engine of C-Class produces 201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm of power and 300Nm@1800-4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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