2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (120 HP @ 1800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival. 2005 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
Model | Vito | Carnival |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2151 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 1800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |