2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 737 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
| Model | CL | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 831 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 35 L |
