2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (189 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 600 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sorento | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
