2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sportage and 2005 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz B (134 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 197 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz B.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 B (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sportage | 2005 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sportage | B |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1345 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
