2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Soul (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 Kia Soul.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | 2012 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
| Model | Bionic Car Concept | Soul |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 48 L |
