Kia Sorento vs Mercedes-Benz GLS

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

Kia Sorento price starts at Rs. 27.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.04 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz GLS, priced at Rs. 1.32 Crore. On the performance front, the Sorento uses a 2151cc engine producing 190bhp and the GLS a 2999cc engine producing 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm. If you're deciding between the Sorento and GLS, the Sorento is the better pick for affordability, while the GLS stands out for performance.

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Sorento vs GLS Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SorentoMercedes-Benz GLS
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 27.99 LakhRs. 1.32 Crore
Mileage Not Available12 kmpl
Engine 2151 cc2999 cc
Max power 190bhp375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm
Top speed Not Available250 Km/h

Sorento vs GLS Key Highlights

Basic Info Kia Sorento HTE 7-Seater DieselMercedes-Benz GLS 450 4matic
Rating
2 reviews
16 reviews
Brand Name Kia Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 27.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.32 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2151 cc 2999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 190bhp 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed DCT 9-Speed TRONIC AT
Drive Type 2WD AWD
Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Mercedes Benz GLS Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 12 kmpl
Tyre Size 235/ 60 R18 Not Available
Boot Space 179 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags 7 Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 54,145 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,55,477 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.37 Lakh Sorento Insurance Rs. 5.39 Lakh GLS Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
2151 cc
2999 cc
Engine Type
2.2 CRDi
M256M
Engine Displacement
2151 cc
2999 cc
Max Power
190bhp
375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm
Max Torque
442Nm
500Nm@800-5000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed DCT
9-Speed TRONIC AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
2WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
No
Yes
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Eco| Sport | Smart | Normal
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
6.1 Sec
Fuel Capacity
67 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
Not Available
250 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
12 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
12 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
R21
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
R21
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Rack & Pinio
Wheels Type
Alloy
Not Available
Suspension Front
Not Available
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
electric
Tyre Size
235/ 60 R18
Not Available
Wheel Size
18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
"Mirror package (interior mirror can also register distracting headlights from behind,Depending on the glare and ambient light,it dims automatically),Interior Chrome Package( Controls and trim in the interior door area in silver chrome, EASY-ENTRY switch in silver chrome, Controls to the left of the steering wheel in silver chrome, Hand flatterer, control switch and cup holder on the center console are made or framed in silver chrome, Climate control panel in silver chrome), Widescreen Cockpit (select the display from “Classic”, “Sport”, “Progressive” and “Subtle” display styles), Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather, EASY-PACK cargo area cover(Removable roller blind to protect and rear seats protects your Luggage,EASY-PACK cargo area cover at any time and store), Velour floor mats(can be removed, vacuumed or cleaned), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet,
Digital Cluster Size
4.2
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
No
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
813 Litres
Not Available
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
179 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
"MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4815*1900*1785 mm3
5209*2157*1823 mm3
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2610 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
"AIRMATIC Package(Adaptive damping system,Level control,Lowering the rear,Car wash function),THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control(fine dust activated carbon filter, defrosting system and residual heat function and rear passengers can determine the temperature and air distribution),Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather (3-spoke design with steering wheel shift paddles,silver chrome and touch control panels), Memory Package with seat kinematics( Memory function: Memory function allows drivers and passengers individual settings, including seat adjustment options like height, cushion, and headrest alignment, 4-way lumbar support: The front seats’ backrest curve can be adjusted individually for improved comfort and ergonomics, with two air cushions integrated and a 4-way switch for height Adjustment, 3-stage ventilation and 3-stage heating for a comfortable seating climate, with t
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
"Burmester surround sound system( 590 watts of system power,audio experience with Dolby Atmos,Advanced noise compensation (VNC) dynamically adapts music and sounds),Sound Personalization (option for personal profile),Wireless charging system for mobile devices at the front and rear, MBUX Entertainment (Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts),MBUX Entertainment and Extended functions(Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts,Natural language understanding,Learning-capable MBUX language assistant,Personal profiles(Customize your mood by saving individual theme worlds, such as DYNAMIC SELECT driving programs, radio stations, and ambient lighting.), Prediction functions(personal assistant for phone number on the multime
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Front
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Full
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
Internal Storage
Not Available
Yes
No of Speakers
6
13
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Steering
4
Yes
Android Auto
3
Yes
Apple CarPlay
3
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
"MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Auxillary Input
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Available
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
12.3 Inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row 60:40 Split
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
7.4
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
3
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
3
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
Yes
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
Not Available
Available
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee
Not Available
Exterior Camera
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Airbags
7
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
7
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
"PRE-SAFE: (The PRE-SAFE system adjusts the front passenger seat position in critical driving situations, based on seat belt fastening or detection of a child seat.), Transparent bonnet(front of your vehicle when driving off-road), Sidebags in the rear (protect the chest area in the event of a side impact), Parking Package with 360-degree camera(including 360° camera, Active Parking Assistant and Parking Assistant PARKTRONIC), Driving assistance package (Active Stop-and-Go Assist,), KEYLESS-GO Comfort Package (HANDS-FREE ACCESS,Start and lock your vehicle conveniently by simply carrying your key with you, open and close the tailgate fully automatically),"
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Apps
No
Yes
Remote Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
No
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
No
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
No
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
3250 kg
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Which car is best between Kia Sorento vs Mercedes Benz GLS?
As per the users experiences Kia Sorento is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Mercedes-Benz GLS is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of comfort and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Kia Sorento vs Mercedes Benz GLS?
The Kia Sorento is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLS by ₹1.04 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Kia Sorento vs Mercedes Benz GLS?
For the HTE 7-Seater Diesel version, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Sorento produces 190bhp of power and 442Nm of torque. Whereas for the 450 4matic version, 2999 cc Petrol engine of GLS produces 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm of power and 500Nm@800-5000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kia Sorento has better performance.

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