2010 Kia Optima vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, both 2010 Kia Optima and 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Optima (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (120 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 566 kg more than 2010 Kia Optima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Optima. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Optima. 2010 Kia Optima has automatic transmission and 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito has manual transmission. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Optima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Kia Optima | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Optima | Vito |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2151 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 78 L |