2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento 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 14 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sorento | SL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
