2002 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (187 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sorento | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sorento | R |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
