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2023 Kia
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2022 Mercedes-Benz
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| MPG - City | 18 - 20 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 24 - 26 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 87.0 ft3 | 49.4 - 56.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 255 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 - 5,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 196.9 in | 183.3 - 186.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.3 in | 74.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in |
Front 40.8 in
Rear 37.2 - 37.3 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in |
Front 38.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.6 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Telluride and the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Telluride as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Kia Telluride or the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Telluride is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Kia Telluride, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Handling
The Kia Telluride has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Kia Telluride is clearly the choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 for pulling heavy loads.
The Kia Telluride has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Kia Telluride doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.
Utility
The Kia Telluride offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
With the Kia Telluride, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.