2000 Kia Avella vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Avella would be higher. At 5,460 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Avella | CLS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 5460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2860 mm |
