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Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC
Suv · Diesel · AWD
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Kia Sorento X-Line Prestige
Suv · Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC
A seven-seat AWD diesel that blends strong torque and efficient-for-its-class fuel use with generous cargo space, making it well-suited to large families and long trips. Its premium price and size make it less ideal for city-focused buyers.
7 seatsSuvDiesel5-star safety286 hpAWD
Kia Sorento X-Line Prestige
Car B
Kia Sorento X-Line Prestige
The Kia Sorento X-Line Prestige is a three-row hybrid that prioritizes space, reliability, and safety for large families. It’s efficient for its class and delivers solid everyday performance without chasing premium or performance thrills.
7 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety6 L/100kmHybrid
Why compared same body typesame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 83 / 94
City 27 / 36
Budget / value 25 / 61
Road trip 82 / 73
Performance 35 / 31
Cargo 59 / 62
Practical 53 / 69
Premium 66 / 35
Winter 80 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC · Orange = Kia Sorento X-Line Prestige

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC Kia Sorento X-Line Prestige
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC

  • Seven seats and an 825 L boot support family life and road trips.
  • 7.5 L/100 km combined consumption is efficient for its class.
  • 286 hp and 600 Nm (0–100 km/h in 6.3 s) give confident overtaking when loaded.
  • 4MATIC AWD adds traction for winter and mixed conditions.

Kia Sorento X-Line Prestige

  • Seven seats and 871 L of cargo space suit large families and road trips.
  • Hybrid with combined consumption of 6 is efficient for its class.
  • Prioritizes reliability and safety.
  • 281 hp and 8.0 s 0–100 km/h provide confident everyday acceleration.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d 4MATIC is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Kia Sorento X-Line Prestige if…
Performance & capability
Kia Sorento X-Line Prestige is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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