Compare Mercedes S-class W222 vs Kia K9

Variants
AMG S 63
AMG S 63 L 4MATIC
AMG S 65 L
S 300h BlueTEC
S 300h L BlueTEC
S 320 L
S 350 BlueTEC
S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
S 350 L BlueTEC
S 350 L BlueTEC 4MATIC
S 350d
S 350d 4MATIC
S 400 4MATIC
S 400h
S 400h L
S 500
S 500 4MATIC
S 500 4MATIC 9AT
S 500 9AT
S 500 L
S 500 L 4MATIC
S 500e L
S 600 L
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

Chassis

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

Construction

Body Style
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

Electric Range
33.0 km / 20.5 mi
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 6
Engine | Bore
96.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Engine | Stroke
87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2018

Reviews

Neofiliac score
98%
71%
Pros
  • M279 made the V12 bi-turbo even more reliable
  • Predictive MBC hydraulic suspension replaced ABC
  • Powerful and robust M278/M157 V8
  • All engines still available with RWD
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Naturally-aspiprated V8
  • Elegant styling
Cons
  • Generic exterior styling
  • Too many displays inside
  • Could use more power

Price

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