2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento 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 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 531 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sorento | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
