2005 Kia Amanti vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Kia Amanti and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Amanti (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (167 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Amanti weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Amanti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Kia Amanti (298 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Amanti | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Amanti | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |