2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz C and 2005 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (189 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (260 Nm). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | C | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1785 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |
