2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Borrego weights approximately 101 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 2010 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
Model | C | Borrego |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4627 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 78 L |