2021 Kia Forte vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Overview | |
MSRP$17,890 | MSRP$111,100 |
Average price$21,118 | Average price$129,927 |
Listings231 | Listings14 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
2021 Kia Forte Reviews Summary | |
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews SummaryThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a full-size four-door luxury sedan with a 48-volt mild hybrid system as part of its gasoline-electric powertrain, including a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-6-cylinder gas engine (S500) or twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 (S580), with EQ Boost, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive (AWD). The S500 starts at $123,500; the S580 starts at $139,900. Natural Resources Canada estimates the S500 can achieve fuel consumption as low as 11.4 litres per 100 kilometres city/8.0 highway/9.9 combined, while the S580 is rated at 14.3 L/100 km city/9.5 highway/12.2 combined. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City31 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City31 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemOptional |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.3 cu ft | Cargo Space12.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight2707 lbs | Curb Weight4740 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height59.2 in |
Length182.7 in | Length208.2 in |
Width70.9 in | Width83.0 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase126.6 in |
Maximum Payload931 lbs | Maximum Payload1387 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $17,890 | $111,100 |
Average price | $21,118 | $129,927 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a full-size four-door luxury sedan with a 48-volt mild hybrid system as part of its gasoline-electric powertrain, including a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-6-cylinder gas engine (S500) or twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 (S580), with EQ Boost, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive (AWD). The S500 starts at $123,500; the S580 starts at $139,900. Natural Resources Canada estimates the S500 can achieve fuel consumption as low as 11.4 litres per 100 kilometres city/8.0 highway/9.9 combined, while the S580 is rated at 14.3 L/100 km city/9.5 highway/12.2 combined. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 31 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 31 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.3 cu ft | 12.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2707 lbs | 4740 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 59.2 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 208.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 83.0 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 126.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 931 lbs | 1387 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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