2006 Kia Carens vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2006 Kia Carens and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (363 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carens weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Carens | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Carens | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
