2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 140 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
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 Kia Sorento (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz R.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sorento | R |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |