2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept 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 Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 697 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (300 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sorento | Bionic Car Concept |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
