2008 Kia Cee'd vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2008 Kia Cee'd and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 436 kg more than 2008 Kia Cee'd.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 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 E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cee'd, 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 E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cee'd. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Cee'd | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cee'd | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 137 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1399 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |