2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (194 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 19 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sorento | Viano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 2046 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
