2010 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz A would be higher. At 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 1545 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Because 2011 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. 2011 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2010 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz A | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
Model | A | Borrego |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4625 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |