2004 Kia Opirus vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Opirus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Opirus would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2004 Kia Opirus. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Kia Opirus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Opirus. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Opirus | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Opirus | CL |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |
