Compare Kia K5 / Optima (DL3) vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class V177 vs Kia Forte / K3 III (BD)

Kia K5 / Optima (DL3)

Mercedes-Benz A-Class V177

Kia Forte / K3 III (BD)

Kia K5 / Optima (DL3)Mercedes-Benz A-Class V177Kia Forte / K3 III (BD)
Variants
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
A 180
A 180d DCT
A 200
A 200 4MATIC DCT
A 200 DCT
A 200d
A 200d 4MATIC DCT
A 220 4MATIC DCT
A 220d 4MATIC DCT
A 220d DCT
A 250 4MATIC DCT
A 250 DCT
A 250e DCT
AMG A 35 4MATIC DCT
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

Reviews

Neofiliac score69%36%40%
Pros
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Decent performance
  • Excellent 0.23 drag coefficient
  • Down to very low 1.4L/100km fuel consumption
  • Good on fuel economy
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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