Compare Mercedes S-class W220 facelift vs Kia K9 II

Variants
S 320 CDI
S 350
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 4MATIC
S 350 L
S 400 CDI
S 400 CDI L
S 430
S 430 4MATIC
S 430 4MATIC L
S 430 7AT
S 430 L
S 430 L 7AT
S 500
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 7AT
S 500 L
S 500 L 7AT
S 55 AMG
S 55 AMG L
S 600 L
S 65 AMG
3.3 T-GDI
3.3 T-GDI AWD
3.8 GDI
3.8 GDI AWD
5.0 GDI AWD

Capacity

Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1490 mm / 58.7 in
Size | Length
5120 mm / 201.6 in
Size | Width
1915 mm / 75.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1639.0 mm / 64.5 in
Wheelbase
3105 mm / 122.2 in

Performance

Fuel Economy
21 mpg
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Redline
6400 rpm
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Debut
2018 New York Auto Show
Made In
South Korea

Reviews

Neofiliac score
94%
76%
Pros
  • Awe-inspiring 612hp + 1000Nm in the S65 AMG
  • Overall robust and powerful drivetrains
  • Further improved exterior styling
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Superb styling with elegance and sportiness
  • Naturally-aspirated V8 still available
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
Cons
  • Horrendous ABC reliability in higher-end models
  • 4MATIC started to appear
  • Kia is getting addicted to AWD

Price

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