Kia Stinger (2017 – 2021) vs Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse (2018 – 2021): specs compared
Both offer around 370 hp at most. The Kia Stinger has the higher top speed: 270 km/h against 249 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,717 kg against 1,865 kg. At 4,938 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse is 107 mm longer than the Kia Stinger.
| Specification |
Kia
Stinger
2017 – 2021
|
Mercedes-Benz
CLS-Klasse
2018 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2021 | 2018 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 – 370 hp | 286 – 367 hp |
| Torque | 353 – 510 Nm | 500 – 700 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 8.5 s | 4.8 – 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 270 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 10.6 L/100 km | 5.6 – 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,831 mm | 4,938 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 1,882 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,417 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,906 mm | 2,873 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,717 – 1,909 kg | 1,865 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.