2019 Kia Stinger vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2019 Kia Stinger

2019 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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Base AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Stinger Base AWD	21	29	$33,008	$35,190
Stinger Base RWD	22	29	$30,945	$32,990
Stinger GT AWD	17	25	$38,929	$41,500
Stinger GT RWD	17	25	$36,866	$39,300
Stinger GT1 AWD	17	25	$44,557	$47,500
Stinger GT1 RWD	17	25	$42,493	$45,300
Stinger GT2 AWD	17	25	$49,151	$52,400
Stinger GT2 RWD	17	25	$47,087	$50,200
Stinger GTS AWD	17	25	$43,523	$46,400
Stinger GTS RWD	17	25	$41,272	$44,000
Stinger Premium AWD	21	29	$38,824	$41,390
Stinger Premium RWD	22	29	$36,761	$39,190

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	18	25	$59,831	$63,650
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	19	27	$54,003	$57,450
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	19	27	$51,935	$55,250
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	24	$71,534	$76,100
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	26	$64,625	$68,750
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	24	$78,772	$83,800
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	26	$71,863	$76,450
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	18	27	$70,124	$74,600
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	18	27	$62,980	$67,000
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	21	29	$50,619	$53,850
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	22	31	$43,052	$45,800
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	22	33	$40,796	$43,400
C-Class C 300 Convertible	21	29	$48,739	$51,850
C-Class C 300 Coupe	22	31	$41,172	$43,800
C-Class C 300 Sedan	23	34	$38,916	$41,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,008

$59,831

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,190

$63,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$587 / month

$1061 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Kia Stinger sets its sights on sleek style and well-tuned ride and handling, and scores a few direct hits against long-standing best-sellers.

Pricey and on the slighter side of mid-size, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class drops a beautiful cockpit, huge dollops of safety, and effortless AMG brilliance into the sport-sedan mix.

TCC Likes

A performance bargain
Strong V-6
Sleek rear-drive styling

Coupe, convertible, or sedan
A great-looking family
Powertrains range from great to GREAT

TCC Dislikes

No manual transmission
Can Kia compete with BMW?
Some styling quirks

Automatic-only
From $$ to $$$$
Tight rear seats

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

38.8

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

35.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.1

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.8

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

114.4

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.6

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

63.1

Length, Overall (in)

190.2

184.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.6

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

39.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3792

4231

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

740

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 1400

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 6200

385 @ 6100

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.96

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

2.25

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.72

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.27

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.47

3.24

Trans Order Code

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.18

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.86

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Stinger

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.4

8.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.8

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Pricing

Invoice Price

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Track Width, Front (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

Engine Order Code

Displacement

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

Engine Type

Fuel System

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)