Compare Mercedes C-class W205 facelift vs Kia Forte 3 vs Kia Rio 3 Sedan

Variants
AMG C 43 4MATIC
AMG C 63 S
AMG C 63
C 160
C 180 MT
C 180
C 180d MT
C 200 4MATIC
C 200
C 200d
C 200d MT
C 220d 4MATIC
C 220d
C 300 4MATIC
C 300
C 300de
C 300e 4MATIC
C 300e
C 300d 4MATIC
C 300d
C 400 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
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
14.7 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
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
185/65 R15, 195/55 R16, 205/45 R17
Turning Circle
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft
10.5 m / 34.4 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1470 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length
4370 mm / 172.0 in
Size | Width
1700 mm / 66.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1558.0 mm / 61.3 in
Wheel Size
15 in, 16 in, 17 in
Wheelbase
2840 mm / 111.8 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
88.0 mm / 3.5 in
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Engine | Stroke
82.1 mm / 3.2 in
97.0 mm / 3.8 in

Production

Availability
2011 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
80%
40%
18%
Pros
  • One V8 still available
  • The buggy 7G-TRONIC is gone
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Good on fuel economy
Cons
  • AMGs getting way over-styled
  • Non-AMG cars looked generic
  • 4MATIC AWD forced upon the driver
  • 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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