2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rondo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rondo would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (531 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rondo | CL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
