2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 Viano | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rondo | Viano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |
