Compare Mercedes C-Class W206 vs Kia Forte 3 vs Kia Rio 4 Sedan

Variants
C 180
C 200
C 200 4MATIC
C 200d
C 220d
C 220d 4MATIC
C 300
C 300 4MATIC
C 300d
C 300e
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
1.6
1.6 AT

Capacity

Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
45.0 L / 11.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Drum
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.7 deg
14.7 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
8.5 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.6 deg
19.5 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Semi-independent, coil spring, Elastic beam
Tire Size
185/65 R15
Turning Circle
10.6 m / 34.8 ft
10.2 m / 33.5 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
25.4 kWh (gross)
12.9 kWh (gross)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion
Body Style
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
97 mm / 3.8 in
140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height
1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length
4751 mm / 187.0 in
4384 mm / 172.6 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1725 mm / 67.9 in
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1529.0 mm / 60.2 in
Wheel Size
15 in
Wheelbase
2865 mm / 112.8 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2581 mm / 101.6 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.24
Electric Range
99.0 km / 61.5 mi
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
China VI
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
15.5:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
1.6 L / 97.1 cu-in / 1591.0 cc
Engine | Power
130.0 hp / 96.9 kW @ 6300 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
81.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Torque
161 Nm / 118.7 lb-ft @ 4850 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic, 9G-TRONIC

Production

Availability
2021
2017 ~ 2020
Debut
2021-02-23

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
40%
19%
Pros
  • Excellent ride quality
  • Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
  • S-Class-inspired infotainment system
  • Lots of standard equipment
  • Good on fuel economy
  • Small turning circle
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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