2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sedona and 2007 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz G (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 2007 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sedona | G |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 96 L |
