2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 3 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2010 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rondo | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2873 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
