Compare Mercedes S-class W220 facelift vs Kia K9

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
3.8 GDI
5.0 GDI

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

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

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Length
5095 mm / 200.6 in
Size | Width
1900 mm / 74.8 in
Wheelbase
3045 mm / 119.9 in

Performance

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

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
96.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Engine | Redline
6400 rpm
Engine | Stroke
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2018

Reviews

Neofiliac score
94%
71%
Pros
  • Awe-inspiring 612hp + 1000Nm in the S65 AMG
  • Overall robust and powerful drivetrains
  • Further improved exterior styling
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Naturally-aspiprated V8
  • Elegant styling
Cons
  • Horrendous ABC reliability in higher-end models
  • 4MATIC started to appear
  • Could use more power

Price

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