2023 Kia Forte vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Overview | |
MSRP$111,100 | MSRP$19,690 |
Average price$129,927 | Average price$24,686 |
Listings14 | Listings140 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2023 Kia Forte Reviews SummaryThe 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 | |
Engine3.0L 429 hp I6 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 429 hp I6 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.9 cu ft | Cargo Space15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4740 lbs | Curb Weight2769 lbs |
Height59.2 in | Height56.5 in |
Length208.2 in | Length182.7 in |
Width83.0 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase126.6 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1387 lbs | Maximum Payload1023 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
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 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 429 hp I6 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 39 |
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 | 12.9 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4740 lbs | 2769 lbs |
Height | 59.2 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 208.2 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 83.0 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1387 lbs | 1023 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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