Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
vs
Kia Stinger 2.2 Diesel
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz E 300d
Efficient for its class and sized for growing families, the Mercedes-Benz E 300d blends long‑distance ease with everyday practicality. Strong safety signals and a useful 500‑liter trunk make it road‑trip friendly, though it isn’t aimed at performance driving.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety4.4 L/100km
Kia Stinger 2.2 Diesel
Car B
Kia Stinger 2.2 Diesel
A five-seat diesel Stinger that mixes strong torque and efficient cruising with usable space at a price that reads as good value in its segment. Better for everyday commuting and long trips than for cargo-heavy or winter-focused use.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety202 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 64 / 61
City 40 / 41
Budget / value 59 / 65
Road trip 62 / 59
Performance 29 / 33
Cargo 28 / 22
Practical 49 / 45
Premium 57 / 32
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz E 300d · Orange = Kia Stinger 2.2 Diesel

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz E 300d Kia Stinger 2.2 Diesel
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz E 300d

  • Efficient combined consumption of 4.4 supports commuting and long trips
  • Five seats and a 500‑liter trunk suit growing families
  • Strong safety and reliability signals for added assurance
  • 400 Nm torque and 5.6 s 0–100 km/h enable confident overtakes

Kia Stinger 2.2 Diesel

  • Strong 450 Nm torque makes relaxed highway overtakes and road trips easy.
  • Efficient for its class at 5.6 L/100 km.
  • Five seats and a 406 L trunk cover most family-compact needs.
  • Priced to offer good value in its segment.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz E 300d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz E 300d uses 4.4 L/100km vs 5.6 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Kia Stinger 2.2 Diesel if…
More power
Kia Stinger 2.2 Diesel puts out 202 hp vs 194 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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