2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (641 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 502 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. 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 SLR McLaren (821 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
| Model | SLR McLaren | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 821 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 335 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
