2011 Kia Optima vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2011 Kia Optima and 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (503 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2011 Kia Optima. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 727 kg more than 2011 Kia Optima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Optima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 Mercedes-Benz ML (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Optima. (209 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Optima.
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2011 Kia Optima | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Optima | ML |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1831 mm | 1951 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1862 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2913 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 95 L |