2012 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (616 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
| Model | ML | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 616 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2141 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1796 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2916 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 58 L |
