2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (397 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 185 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
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2009 Kia Sorento | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sorento | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 8 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4868 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2071 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1447 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2874 mm |