2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2004 Kia Sorento and 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 605 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (241 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sorento | SLK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
