2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2000 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (222 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2000 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 185 kg more than 2000 Kia Potentia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 C (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2000 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
| Model | C | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
