Compare Mercedes E-Class W213 facelift vs Kia Forte 3 vs Kia Rio 3 Sedan

Variants
AMG E 53 4MATIC+
AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+
E 200
E 200 4MATIC
E 200d
E 220d
E 220d 4MATIC
E 300
E 300d 4MATIC
E 300de
E 300de 4MATIC
E 300e
E 300e 4MATIC
E 400d 4MATIC
E 450 4MATIC
1.4 T-GDI DCT
1.5 CVT
1.6 CVT
1.6 GDI DCT
1.6 PHEV
2.0
2.0 CVT
GT 1.6 T-GDI
GT 1.6 T-GDI DCT
1.1 CRDi
1.2
1.4
1.4 AT
1.4 CRDi

Capacity

Fuel Capacity
43.0 L / 11.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.5 deg
14.7 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
8.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
11.8 deg
19.5 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Semi-independent, coil spring
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 225/55 R17, 245/45 R18, 245/40 R19, 245/35 R20 Rear wheel tires: 225/55 R17, 275/40 R18, 275/35 R19, 275/30 R20
185/65 R15, 195/55 R16, 205/45 R17
Turning Circle
10.6 m / 34.8 ft
10.5 m / 34.4 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
12.9 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
97 mm / 3.8 in
Size | Height
1460 mm / 57.5 in
1470 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length
4370 mm / 172.0 in
Size | Width
1852 mm / 72.9 in | 2065 mm / 81.3 in (mirror unfolded)
1700 mm / 66.9 in
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17, 8J x 18, 8J x 19, 8J x 20 Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 17, 9J x 18, 9J x 19, 9J x 20
15 in, 16 in, 17 in
Wheelbase
2939 mm / 115.7 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2570 mm / 101.2 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
China VI
Euro 5
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Stroke
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Transmission | Gears
9-speed

Production

Availability
2011 ~ 2015
Made In
Germany, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Thailand

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
40%
18%
Pros
  • Good performance available
  • Still offered with V8
  • Rather solid drivetrain
  • Good on fuel economy
Cons
  • Too many electronics
  • PHEV nonsense
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with tiny engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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