2011 Kia Borrego vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2011 Kia Borrego and 2011 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C (454 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2011 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 510 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Borrego | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Borrego | C |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3776 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 66 L |
