2010 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, both 2010 Kia Rio and 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK weights approximately 758 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Rio | 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rio | GLK |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1073 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4249 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2756 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
