Kia Optima vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Overview | |
Years produced1994-Present | Years produced2001-2020 |
MSRP$114,500 | MSRP$22,900 |
Average price$66,704 | Average price$13,155 |
Listings257 | Listings255 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryWhen it comes to good design, even better luxury, and stellar performance, it’s tough to beat the three-pointed star. The S-Class is a few years into its latest generation, but Mercedes trotted out a new powertrain for 2023. It’s not a full battery-electric vehicle—for that you’ll want the EQS—but for many consumers the plug-in hybrid can be a convenient stop-gap for those not ready to commit to leaving the gas station behind for good. | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 429 hp I6 | Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 429 hp I6 | Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 |
Torque384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.9 cu ft | Cargo Space15.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight4740 lbs | Curb Weight3230 lbs |
Height59.2 in | Height57.7 in |
Length208.2 in | Length191.1 in |
Width83.0 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase126.6 in | Wheelbase110.4 in |
Maximum Payload1387 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1994-Present | 2001-2020 |
MSRP | $114,500 | $22,900 |
Average price | $66,704 | $13,155 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | When it comes to good design, even better luxury, and stellar performance, it’s tough to beat the three-pointed star. The S-Class is a few years into its latest generation, but Mercedes trotted out a new powertrain for 2023. It’s not a full battery-electric vehicle—for that you’ll want the EQS—but for many consumers the plug-in hybrid can be a convenient stop-gap for those not ready to commit to leaving the gas station behind for good. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 429 hp I6 | 2.4L 185 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 429 hp I6 | 2.4L 185 hp I4 |
Torque | 384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.9 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4740 lbs | 3230 lbs |
Height | 59.2 in | 57.7 in |
Length | 208.2 in | 191.1 in |
Width | 83.0 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 110.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1387 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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