2023 Kia K5 vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Overview | |
MSRP$43,550 | MSRP$25,290 |
Average price$37,261 | Average price$25,400 |
Listings255 | Listings981 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Reviews SummaryThe Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, and Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, Cadillac CT4, and Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form with standard rear-wheel drive (RWD), optional 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD), and Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle trim levels. Our test car was a C300 4Matic in the top Pinnacle trim. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. | |
2023 Kia K5 Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3825 lbs | Curb Weight3148 lbs |
Height56.6 in | Height56.9 in |
Length187.0 in | Length193.1 in |
Width80.0 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1202 lbs | Maximum Payload1206 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,550 | $25,290 |
Average price | $37,261 | $25,400 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, and Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, Cadillac CT4, and Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form with standard rear-wheel drive (RWD), optional 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD), and Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle trim levels. Our test car was a C300 4Matic in the top Pinnacle trim. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.6L 180 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 37 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 1.6L 180 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 180 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | |
MPG Highway | 37 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3825 lbs | 3148 lbs |
Height | 56.6 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 187.0 in | 193.1 in |
Width | 80.0 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1202 lbs | 1206 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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