2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rondo and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rondo | C |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
