2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Mercedes-Benz S 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 Mercedes-Benz S (201 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (479 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sorento | S |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 479 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |