2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 585 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Carnival | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Carnival | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
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 | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |