2011 Mercedes-Benz B vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz B and 2011 Kia Soul were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Soul (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 114 kg more than 2011 Kia Soul.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Kia Soul (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz B. 2011 Kia Soul has automatic transmission and 2011 Mercedes-Benz B has manual transmission. 2011 Mercedes-Benz B will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Mercedes-Benz B | 2011 Kia Soul | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
Model | B | Soul |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1186 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |