2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sorento | E |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
