2023 Kia Forte vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
$111,100MSRP
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2023 Kia Forte
2023 Kia Forte
$19,690MSRP
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2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
$111,100MSRP
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2023 Kia Forte
$19,690MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$111,100

MSRP

$19,690

Average price

$129,927

Average price

$24,686

Listings

14

Listings

140
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10

Expert reviews

6.3 out of 10
Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Comfortable
  • Manual transmission available
Cons
  • Lower-than-average crash test scores
  • Underwhelming base engine

2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reviews 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.

2023 Kia Forte Reviews Summary

The 2023 Kia Forte makes its mark among rival compact sedans with value. You get more for the money than with its rivals, but at the same time, you won't feel as though you have to sacrifice quality or performance. It's an all-around solid choice in a very competitive class.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.0L 429 hp I6

Engine

2.0L 147 hp I4

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

429 hp @ 6100 rpm

Horsepower

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

MPG City

21

MPG City

28

MPG Highway

30

MPG Highway

39
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
$111,100MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Kia Forte
2023 Kia Forte
$19,690MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
$111,100MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Kia Forte
$19,690MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$111,100
$19,690
Average price
$129,927
$24,686
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.8
4.7
Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10

Read full review

6.3 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Comfortable
  • Manual transmission available
Cons
  • Lower-than-average crash test scores
  • Underwhelming base engine
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.
The 2023 Kia Forte makes its mark among rival compact sedans with value. You get more for the money than with its rivals, but at the same time, you won't feel as though you have to sacrifice quality or performance. It's an all-around solid choice in a very competitive class.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
3.0L 429 hp I6
2.0L 147 hp I4
Drive Train
AWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
429 hp @ 6100 rpm
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
MPG City
21
28
MPG Highway
30
39
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