2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,506 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rondo | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 5506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |
