2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rondo and 2007 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz A (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz A (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2007 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rondo | A |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
