2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sorento | S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 356 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
