2006 Kia Sedona vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sedona and 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sedona. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sedona weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona, 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 CL (701 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sedona | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sedona | CL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 701 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |
