2021 Kia K5 vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Overview | |
MSRP$23,590 | MSRP$111,100 |
Average price$22,852 | Average price$94,378 |
Listings1299 | Listings314 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
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2021 Kia K5 Reviews SummarySedans are now the most exciting new cars in the mainstream market. They are to crossovers today what craft beer was in the early 2000s. They’re not on every corner anymore because Americans prefer trucks over cars, but sedans like the 2021 Kia K5 are refreshing to see, surprisingly good to drive, and will make you look cultured and smart without having to try. The K5—and its new name—replaces the Optima and upgrades nearly everything in the pursuit of style and performance. It’s one of the best midsize sedans out there. | |
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 gasoline-electric powertrain, including a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder gas engine (S500) or twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 (S580), with EQ Boost, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive (AWD). The S500 starts at $111,100; the S580 starts at $117,700. The EPA estimates the S500 can achieve fuel economy of up to 21 mpg city/30 mpg highway/24 mpg combined, while the S580 is rated at 16 mpg city/25 mpg highway/19 mpg combined. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.6L 180 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.6L 180 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Torque195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway37 | 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 Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space12.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3115 lbs | Curb Weight4740 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height59.2 in |
Length193.1 in | Length208.2 in |
Width73.2 in | Width83.0 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase126.6 in |
Maximum Payload1239 lbs | Maximum Payload1387 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,590 | $111,100 |
Average price | $22,852 | $94,378 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Sedans are now the most exciting new cars in the mainstream market. They are to crossovers today what craft beer was in the early 2000s. They’re not on every corner anymore because Americans prefer trucks over cars, but sedans like the 2021 Kia K5 are refreshing to see, surprisingly good to drive, and will make you look cultured and smart without having to try. The K5—and its new name—replaces the Optima and upgrades nearly everything in the pursuit of style and performance. It’s one of the best midsize sedans out there. | The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a full-size four-door luxury sedan with a 48-volt mild hybrid gasoline-electric powertrain, including a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder gas engine (S500) or twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 (S580), with EQ Boost, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive (AWD). The S500 starts at $111,100; the S580 starts at $117,700. The EPA estimates the S500 can achieve fuel economy of up to 21 mpg city/30 mpg highway/24 mpg combined, while the S580 is rated at 16 mpg city/25 mpg highway/19 mpg combined. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.6L 180 hp I4 | 3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.6L 180 hp I4 | 3.0L 429 hp I6 |
Torque | 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm | 429 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 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 | 16.0 cu ft | 12.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3115 lbs | 4740 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 59.2 in |
Length | 193.1 in | 208.2 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 83.0 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 126.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1239 lbs | 1387 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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