Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse (2009 – 2012) vs Kia Borrego / Mohave (2009 – 2013): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 387 hp against 347 hp. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 12.7 L/100 km. The Kia Borrego / Mohave is the lighter car, from 1,927 kg against 2,430 kg. At 5,088 mm, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse is 209 mm longer than the Kia Borrego / Mohave.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
GL-Klasse
2009 – 2012
|
Kia
Borrego / Mohave
2009 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2012 | 2009 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD | AWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 211 – 387 hp | 280 – 347 hp |
| Torque | 460 – 700 Nm | 362 – 550 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 9.6 s | 6.6 – 8.1 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 241 km/h | 185 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 13.8 L/100 km | 12.7 – 13.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,088 mm | 4,879 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,839 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,073 mm | 2,896 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,430 – 2,550 kg | 1,927 – 2,096 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.