2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 4 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rondo | CLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
