2010 Kia Rio vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 334 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz B (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Rio | 2011 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rio | B |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1106 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4026 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
