2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Mercedes-Benz G 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 G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 G (700 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sorento | G |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 96 L |
