Kia Stinger vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Variant

S

Variant

Base

Body type

hatchback

Body type

sedan

Engine size

2.0L

Engine size

1.5L

Drive type

rear

Drive type

rear

Fuel efficiency (combined)

8.8 / 100km

Fuel efficiency (combined)

6.8 / 100km

Power and torque

182kW / 353Nm

Power and torque

150kW / 300Nm

682km

971km

Warranty

7 year

Warranty

5 year

Doors

5

Doors

4

Seats

5

Seats

5

Fuel type

unleaded

Fuel type

premium unleaded

Safety rating

—

Safety rating

5 Stars

Engine size

2.0L

Engine size

1.5L

Cylinders

4cyl

Cylinders

4cyl

682km

971km

Power

182kW at 6200 rpm

Power

150kW at 5800 rpm

Torque

353Nm at 1400 rpm

Torque

300Nm at 1800 rpm

Engine configuration

—

Engine configuration

in-line

Fuel injection

petrol direct injection

Fuel injection

—

Acceleration (0-100km/h)

—

Acceleration (0-100km/h)

7.3 s

Drive type

rear

Drive type

rear

Transmission

8 SP AUTOMATIC

Transmission

9 SP AUTOMATIC

Fuel type

unleaded

Fuel type

premium unleaded

Fuel octane

—

Fuel octane

98

Fuel tank capacity

60 L

Fuel tank capacity

66 L

Fuel efficiency (combined)

8.8 / 100km

Fuel efficiency (combined)

6.8 / 100km

Urban efficiency

12.7 / 100km

Urban efficiency

0 / 100km

Highway efficiency

—

Highway efficiency

—

CO2 emissions (combined)

201g / km

CO2 emissions (combined)

154g / km

Warranty

7 year

Warranty

5 year

Roadside assist

12 month / unlimited km

Roadside assist

5 year / unlimited km

Service interval

12 month / 10,000 km

Service interval

12 month / 25,000 km

Length

4830 mm

Length

4793 mm

Height

1400 mm

Height

1437 mm

Width

1870 mm

Width

1820 mm

Ground clearance unladen

—

Ground clearance unladen

—

Front track

1596 mm

Front track

1601 mm

Rear track

1647 mm

Rear track

1613 mm

Wheelbase

2905 mm

Wheelbase

2865 mm

Boot space

406 L

Boot space

455 L

Kerb weight

—

Kerb weight

3889 kg

Gross vehicle mass

2220 kg

Gross vehicle mass

2265 kg

Tare weight

—

Tare weight

1722 kg

Braked towing capacity

1500 kg

Braked towing capacity

—

Unbraked towing capacity

750 kg

Unbraked towing capacity

—

Towbar

—

Towbar

—

Front tyres

225/45 R18 91V

Front tyres

225/40 ZR19 93Y

Front rims

8x18

Front rims

7.5x19

Rear tyres

225/45 R18 91V

Rear tyres

255/35 ZR19 96Y

Rear rims

8x18

Rear rims

8.5x19

Spare tyre

—

Spare tyre

—

Safety rating

—

Safety rating

5 Stars

Number of airbags

7

Number of airbags

10

Anti-collision system

—

Anti-collision system

standard

Driver monitoring

—

Driver monitoring

yes

Blind spot monitor

—

Blind spot monitor

standard

Lane departure warning

—

Lane departure warning

standard

Active lane control

—

Active lane control

yes

Traffic sign recognition

—

Traffic sign recognition

standard

Security alarm

—

Security alarm

optional

Battery type

—

Battery type

—

Battery capacity

—

Battery capacity

0.90

Electric range

—

Electric range

—

Power consumption

—

Power consumption

—

Plug type (standard)

—

Plug type (standard)

—

Plug type (fast charging)

—

Plug type (fast charging)

—

Peak charge rate

—

Peak charge rate

—

Charging time (EV wall)

—

Charging time (EV wall)

—

Charging time (fast charging)

—

Charging time (fast charging)

—

Four wheel drive type

—

Four wheel drive type

—

Low/high range

—

Low/high range

—

Approach angle

—

Approach angle

—

Departure angle

—

Departure angle

—

Breakover angle

—

Breakover angle

—

Differential lock

—

Differential lock

—

Apple CarPlay

—

Apple CarPlay

yes

Android Auto

—

Android Auto

yes

Wireless charging

—

Wireless charging

standard

Digital radio (DAB+)

—

Digital radio (DAB+)

yes

360° camera

—

360° camera

standard

Cruise control

—

Cruise control

standard

Start/stop system

—

Start/stop system

standard

Number of speakers

—

Number of speakers

5

Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

—

Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

—

USB ports (front)

—

USB ports (front)

2

USB ports (rear)

—

USB ports (rear)

0

Keyless entry

—

Keyless entry

yes

Keyless start

—

Keyless start

yes

Rain sensing wipers

—

Rain sensing wipers

yes

Display screen size

—

Display screen size

11.90 ”

Seat material

—

Seat material

synthetic leather

Heated seats (front)

—

Heated seats (front)

yes

Heated seats (rear)

—

Heated seats (rear)

—

Heated steering wheel

—

Heated steering wheel

—

Air conditioning type

—

Air conditioning type

fully-auto

Air conditioning zones

—

Air conditioning zones

2

Sunroof

—

Sunroof

standard