2005 Kia Spectra5 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2005 Kia Spectra5 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Spectra5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz A (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Kia Spectra5. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Spectra5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Kia Spectra5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz A (300 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Spectra5. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Spectra5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Spectra5 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Spectra5 | A |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |
