2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz R 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 R | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rondo | R |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
