Kia K900 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia K900 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Kia K900 and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
When we compare the Kia K900's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Kia K900 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Kia K900's and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class's specifications and ratings, the Kia K900 is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Pricing: A used 2020 Kia K900 ranges from $27,213 to $38,994 while a used 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is priced between $45,032 to $104,356.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia K900 loses 46.5 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class loses 56.9 percent of its value. This means the Kia K900 retains 10.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia K900 is 7.6 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class' quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Kia K900 being ranked 7 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class being ranked 6 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia K900 is 7.5 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz S-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia K900.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia K900’s base engine makes 365 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class base engine makes 362 horsepower. The K900 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. The S-Class is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 591 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz S-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia K900. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Kia K900 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$59,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
$37,104
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
$29,995 - $59,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$94,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$87,679
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$46,305 - $138,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$34,168
Price Range:
$27,213 - $38,994
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
$26,935
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
$21,153 - $34,168
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
40,080
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$62,669
Price Range:
$45,032 - $104,356
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$59,916
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$31,809 - $111,938
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
131
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41,026
# Good or Great Deals:
57
Kia K900 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia K900
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
5.5 - 11
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
14.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
3.7 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
1.1 - 4.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 36
Kia K900 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 8Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Kia K900 Trim Levels
Luxury
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
365 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
376 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
365 / 508 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
401 / 591 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
110.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
112.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4662 lbs
Width:
75.4 inches
Height:
58.7 inches
Length:
201.6 inches
Wheelbase:
122.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4553 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
58.8 inches
Length:
206.9 inches
Wheelbase:
124.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Silver
Panthera Metal / Silky Silver
White
Snow White Pearl
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Magnetite Black Metallic / Obsidian Black Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Cashmere White Magno Matte / designo Diamond White Metallic
Beige
Dune Silver Metallic
Blue
Anthracite Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Red
Ruby Black Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Sienna Brown
Gray
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Silk Beige/Deep Sea Blue / Silk Beige/Espresso Brown / Silk Beige/Titanium Grey Pearl
Black
Black
Brown
Mahogany/Silk Beige / Nut Brown/Black
Gray
Magma Grey/Espresso Brown
White
Porcelain/Black / Silk Beige/Satin Red Pearl