2005 Kia Pregio vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Kia Pregio 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (167 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pregio. (81 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Pregio weights approximately 122 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercedes-Benz C (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Pregio | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pregio | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2665 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
