2010 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz C and 2010 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C (451 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 206 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz C. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento 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 C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz C | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
| Model | C | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4727 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
