2010 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz S and 2010 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 928 kg more than 2010 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 S (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 674 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
| Model | S | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 829 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2245 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
