Mercedes-Benz vs. Kia

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Mercedes-Benz and Kia contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Mercedes-Benz and Kia cars.

When comparing the Mercedes-Benz brand to the Kia brand, Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, safety and variety of models offered. Kia has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability and retained value.

Mercedes-Benz versus Kia: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mercedes-Benz versus Kia pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Kia, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Kia the overall advantage over Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes-Benz versus Kia: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mercedes-Benz vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Kia offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Mercedes-Benz versus Kia: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mercedes-Benz versus Kia overall quality ratings shows Kia with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Kia has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Mercedes-Benz offers 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 4 coupes, 4 convertibles, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models. Kia offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.