Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
When we compare the Kia Soul's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the Kia Soul has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Soul's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Pricing
A used 2024 Kia Soul ranges from $21,360 to $27,750 while a used 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is priced between $69,409 to $195,564. For a new model, the Kia Soul's price is between $21,389 and $28,001, with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class priced between $78,218 and $177,923.
Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Soul loses 35.9 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses 46.3 percent of its value. This means the Kia Soul retains 10.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Soul is 8.1 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class' quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Kia Soul being ranked 2 out of 5 Best Wagons and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class being ranked 1 out of 12 Best Luxury Wagons.
Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Soul is 7.6 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class an advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Soul.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Kia Soul’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class base engine makes 362 horsepower. The Soul is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 472 miles. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 591 miles.This gives the Kia Soul the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the advantage in maximum range. The Soul uses regular unleaded, and the E-Class uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Kia Soul, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has higher safety ratings than the Kia Soul, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.14 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
21389 - 28001
Used Asking Price:
21360 - 27750
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.359082
Pricing
New Asking Price:
78218 - 177923
Used Asking Price:
69409 - 195564
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.463108
Kia Soul Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.093333 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.3 / 10
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.079842 / 10
Reliability:
8.739528 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia Soul Rankings
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5 out of / 5Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rankings
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1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Soul Trim Levels
EX, GT-Line, LX, S
Mercedes-Benz E-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):
4.14 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 33 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
386 / 472 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
443 / 591 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
24.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
121.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Cargo Space:
35 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
133.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2888 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
63 inches
Length:
165.2 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4530 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
58.9 inches
Length:
194.8 inches
Wheelbase:
115.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19