2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 447 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz R.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sportage | 2009 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sportage | R |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
