2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz A would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz A (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. 2009 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2005 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2005 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Sorento | 2005 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sorento | A |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |