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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 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 136 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM). 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 | 3497 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1891 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
