2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sportage 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 7 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 C (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sportage | C |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
