2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 338 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2008 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 2008 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (511 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2008 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. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Carnival | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Carnival | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2987 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 511 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |