2000 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2000 Kia Potentia
To start off, both 2000 Mercedes-Benz C and 2000 Kia Potentia were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (162 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 Kia Potentia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | 2000 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
| Model | C | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
