Mercedes S class 2005 vs Kia Opirus 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 298 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 69 HP more power than Kia Opirus, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Kia Opirus. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Opirus, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Opirus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Opirus) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes S class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Terracan, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.21 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes S class is 23 cm longer than the Kia Opirus, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 440 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 120 litres more trunk space than the Kia Opirus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Opirus, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`253 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3000 | |
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