2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 310 kg more than 2004 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz S (830 Nm) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sorento | S |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
