2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rondo and 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rondo | CLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
