Compare Mercedes-Benz S-class W220 vs Mercedes-Maybach S-class X222 vs Kia K9 / K900 (RJ)

Mercedes-Benz S-class W220

Mercedes-Maybach S-class X222

Kia K9 / K900 (RJ)

Mercedes-Benz S-class W220Mercedes-Maybach S-class X222Kia K9 / K900 (RJ)
Variants
S 280
S 320
S 320 CDI
S 320 L
S 400 CDI
S 400 CDI L
S 430
S 430 L
S 500
S 500 L
S 55 AMG
S 55 AMG L
S 600 L
S 600 Pullman
S 500 4MATIC
S 500
S 600
3.3 T-GDI
3.3 T-GDI AWD
3.8 GDI
3.8 GDI AWD
5.0 GDI AWD

Reviews

Neofiliac score80%88%76%
Pros
  • Superb comfort and handling
  • Superb elegance, if a bit feminine
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Solid powertrain lineup (except the M137 V12)
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Rather stately looking
  • Not too conspicuous
  • Great powertrain (but who cares?)
  • Superb suspension setup for comfort
  • Superb styling with elegance and sportiness
  • Naturally-aspirated V8 still available
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
Cons
  • Horrible ABC problems
  • Body corrosion issues
  • Cost-cutting gone wrong
  • Pullman version looks awkward
  • Kia is getting addicted to AWD

Price

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