2007 Kia Rondo vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 5 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rondo | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 6208 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 | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4592 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
