2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2005 Kia Rio
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 Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Rio would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2005 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
| Model | CL | Rio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
