Compare Mercedes-Benz E-class W213 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA C118 vs Kia Forte / K3 III (BD)

Mercedes-Benz E-class W213

Mercedes-Benz CLA C118

Kia Forte / K3 III (BD)

Mercedes-Benz E-class W213Mercedes-Benz CLA C118Kia Forte / K3 III (BD)
Variants
AMG E 43 4MATIC
AMG E 53 4MATIC+
AMG E 63 4MATIC+
AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+
E 200
E 200 4MATIC
E 200 MT
E 200d
E 220d
E 220d 4MATIC
E 250
E 300
E 300 Euro6d
E 300d
E 300de PHEV
E 300e PHEV
E 350
E 350d
E 350d 4MATIC
E 350d Euro6d
E 350e PHEV
E 400 4MATIC
E 400d 4MATIC
E 450 4MATIC
AMG CLA 35 4MATIC
AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+
AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+
CLA 180 MT
CLA 180
CLA 180d
CLA 200 MT
CLA 200
CLA 200d
CLA 220 4MATIC
CLA 220
CLA 220d
CLA 250 4MATIC
CLA 250
CLA 250e
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

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Pros
  • Undeniably great performance figures
  • Excellent 0.23 drag coefficient
  • Multi-link suspension setup all-around
  • Decent performance in the AMG models
  • Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
  • Good on fuel economy
Cons
  • AWD (4MATIC) is forced on consumers
  • Somewhat genertic styling
  • Downsized engined with lots of electronics
  • Too many displays (and distractions) inside
  • Mass-produced "AMG" engines not true to AMG
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Ugly
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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