Kia Seltos vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class
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Overview
| Specs Score | 50 / 100 | 78 / 100 Better Specs |
General
| Model | Seltos | Maybach S-Class S680 4Matic |
| Type | SUV | Luxury Sedan |
| Colors | Morning Haze, Magma Red, Frost Blue, Ivory Silver Gloss, Pewter Olive, Imperial Blue, Gravity Gray, Aurora Black Pearl, Glacier White Pearl, | Emerald Green, Nautic Blue, Diamond White Bright, Onyx Black, Obsidian Black, Mojave Silver, Graphite Grey |
| Warranty Details | 3 years, Unlimited Kms |
Engine and Transmission Details
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 | 6.0L M279 Twin-Turbocharged V12 |
| Engine Displacement | 1482 cc | 5980 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 12 |
| Maximum Power | 157.57 bhp @ 5500rpm | 603.46 bhp @ 5250-5500rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 253 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm | 900 Nm @ 2000-4000rpm |
| Valves/Cylinder | 4 | 3 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (DCT) | Automatic (TC) |
| Manual Mode In Automatic | Yes | |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Supply System | Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) | |
| Gear Box | 7 Speed Automatic (DCT) Gear Box | 9 Speed Automatic (TC) Gear Box |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | All Wheel Drive (AWD) |
Performance Details
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | |
| Acceleration Details | 0 To 100 kmph in 4.5 Sec | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| E20 Fuel Compliant | Yes | |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) | Bharat Stage VI Phase 2 (BS VI 2.0) |
Suspension and Handling Details
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | Independent, Multi-link, 'Magic Body Control' continuously adjusting hydraulic springs |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring | Independent, Multi-link, 'Magic Body Control' continuously adjusting hydraulic springs |
| Steering Type | Electric | Electric |
| Adjustable Steering | Yes, Telescopic, Tilt | Yes, Tilt, Telescopic |
| Brake Type | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) | Ventilated Disc (Front), Ventilated Disc (Rear) |
| Turning Radius | 13.4 m |
Body Design Details
| Kerb Weight | 2330 kg | |
| Length | 4460 mm | 5469 mm |
| Width | 1830 mm | 2109 mm |
| Height | 1635 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2690 mm | 3396 mm |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Tubeless, Radial |
| Tyre Size | 215/ 55 R18 | Front- 245 / 45 R19, Rear- 275 / 40 R19 |
| Spare Wheel | Yes, 215/ 60 R17, Steel Wheel | Yes |
| Number Of Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater | 4 Seater |
| Boot Space | 447 L | 495 L |
Comfort and Convenience Details
| Engine Start/Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
| Idle Start/Stop System | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes, Dual Zone | Yes, 4 Zone |
| Air Purifier | Yes, with Virus and Bacteria Protection | Yes, with Ionizer and Fragrance |
| Power Windows Front | Yes, with Illumination | Yes |
| Power Windows Rear | Yes, with Illumination | Yes |
| One Touch Power Windows | All Windows | All Windows |
| Remote Boot Opener | Yes | |
| Electric Boot Opener | Yes, with Hands Free Access | |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | Yes | Yes |
| Boot Light | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | No | |
| Inbuilt Navigation System | Yes, OTA Maps & System Update | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Modes | Normal, Eco, Sport | Eco, Comfort, Sport |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes, Hey Mercedes |
| Central Console Armrest | Yes, with Storage | Yes |
| Tailgate Ajar Warning | Yes | |
| Gear Shift Indicator | No | |
| Lane Change Indicator | Yes | |
| Autonomous Parking | Semi | |
| Power Outlet 12V | Front | Front & Rear |
| USB Charging Port Front | Yes, C-Type USB Charger | Yes, x4, Type-C |
| USB Charging Port Rear | Yes, C-Type USB Charger | Yes, x2, Type-C |
| Foldable Rear Seat | Yes, 60:40 Foldable Seat | Yes, 40:20:40 Foldable Seat |
| Seat Features | Massage Seats, Heated Seats Front, Heated Seats Rear, Memory Functions For Seat, Seat Lumbar Support | |
| Vanity Mirror | Passenger Side | Driver & Passenger Side |
| Vanity Mirror Lights | Passenger Side | Driver & Passenger Side |
| Passenger Accessories | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Rear Windshield Curtain | Cabin Light Front, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Reclining Rear Seats, Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest, Rear Windshield Curtain, Luggage Hook And Net |
| Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM) | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Headrest | Front, Rear, Rear-Middle | Front, Rear |
| Bottle Holder | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Cup Holder | Front Centre, Rear | Front Centre, Rear, Temperature Controlled |
| Dead Pedal | Yes | |
| Sunglass Holder | Yes | |
| Steering Features | 3-Spoke, Leather Wrapped, Paddle Shifters, D-Cut Steering Wheel with Seltos Logo & Orange Stitching | 3-Spoke, Paddle Shifters, with Wood-Leather Design, Nappa Leather Wrapped, Heated |
| Extra Features | Multi Contour Seats in the Rear, Calf Massage in the Rear, Chauffeur Package (One touch move forward Co-Passenger Seat from Rear), Floor Mats Deep Pile, Easy Adjust Comfort Headrest For Driver And Front Passenger, First-Class Fond, Folding Tables in the Rear, Comfort Doors (Soft Closing), Electric Electric Sun Blinds in the Rear Doors on the Left and Right, Double Sun Visor, Automatic Rear Door, Intelligent / Folding Comfort Head Rest In Front, Neck-Warmer Rear, Heated Steering Wheel |
Styling Features
| ORVM Color | Glossy Black | Body Colored |
| Bumper Color | Body Colored | Body Colored |
| Flush Door Handles | Yes | |
| Door Handle Color | Matt Graphite | Body Colored, with Chrome Accent Strip |
| Interior Door Handle Finish | Chrome | Chrome |
| Gear Knob Finish | Leather Wrapped | |
| Front Grille Design | Matt Graphite Radiator Grille with Knurled Glossy Black Surround | Radiator Grille In High-gloss Chrome |
| Exterior Style | Single Tone | Single Tone |
| Dashboard Style | Single Tone, Soft Touch Dashboard Garnish with Stitch Pattern | Dual Tone, High-Gloss Brown Burr Walnut Wood Trim |
| Styling Features | Door Panels Front And Rear, Door Center Panels with Double Stitching, Rear Side Section on the C-pillar Including Trim for the Triangular Window and Beltline, Headliner and Sun Visors in Microfiber DINAMICA Macchiato Beige or Black, Large Wooden Trim Behind the Rear Seats on the Parcel Shelf, Door Sills With “MAYBACH” Lettering, Illuminated at the Front and Rear, Floor Mats Deep Pile, Manufaktur Backrest Cover, Designer Belt Buckles Front and Rear, Center Console Metal Fabric Foil Black/Silver, Chrome Handle and Loading Sill |
Features
| Steering Mounted Controls | Audio, Voice | Audio, Voice, MID, Cruise, Limiter |
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | Yes |
Safety Features
| Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | Yes | Yes |
| Speed-Sense Auto Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) | Yes, Level 2 | Yes |
| Impact-Sense Auto Door Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Belt Warning | Yes | |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Speed Limit Alert | Yes | |
| Overspeed Warning | Yes | Yes |
| NCAP Rating | 3 Star (Adult) Global NCAP Rating, 2 Star (Child) Global NCAP Rating | |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mount | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Pinch Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| IRVM Type | Anti Glare, with Kia Connect Button | Auto Dimming |
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Watch Camera | Yes | |
| Parking Sensors | Rear, Front | Front, Rear |
| Number Of Airbags | 6 | 10 |
| Airbags | Passenger, Driver, Side, Curtain | Driver, Passenger, Side, Knee, Curtain |
| Safe Exit Assist | Yes | |
| Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Rear Middle Seat Belt, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Rear Seat Belts, Rear Middle Seat Belt, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts |
| Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelt | Front & Rear | |
| Vehicle Control | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Start Assist | Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control, Hill Start Assist |
| Brake Disc Wiping | Yes | |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Yes, with Auto Hold | Yes, with Auto Hold |
| Emergency Stop Signal | Yes | Yes |
| Door Lock | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks | Central Locking, Child Safety Locks |
| Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps | LED Headlamps, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps |
| Projector Headlamps | No | Yes, Digital LED |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) | Yes, LED DRLs | Yes, LED DRLs |
| High Beam Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Dynamic Guidelines | Yes |
| 360° View Camera | Yes, with Blind View Monitor in Cluster | Yes |
| Advanced Safety Features | Fingerprint Scanner | |
| Extra Features | Headlamp Escort Function | Pedestrian Protection with Active Bonnet, Rear-Axle Steering, Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus, Beltbag, Auto Dimming ORVM, Under-body Protection (Skid Plate) |
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Features
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Cross Traffic Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Stop And Go Traffic | Yes | |
| Adaptive Light Control | Yes | |
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes, Car, Cyclist, Pedestrian, Junction Turning | Yes |
| Driver Attention Warning | Yes | |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Yes | |
| Additional ADAS Features | Lane Following Assist | Active Evasive Steering Assist, Active Steering Assist, Pre-Safer Plus and Impulse Side, Route-based Speed Adjustment with end of Traffic Jam Function, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition, Oncoming Lane Mitigation |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes |
| Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | 12.3 inches, Digital | Digital |
| Multi Information Display (MID) | 30.48 cm (12”) Full Segment LCD Cluster with Advanced 10.5 cm (4.2”) Color TFT MID | 3D Driver Display |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Odometer | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parcel Tray | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Multi Trip Meter | Yes | Yes |
| Glove Compartment | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | Sound Mood Lamps | 64 Color Ambient Lighting Premium, Adaptive Rear Lighting |
| Outside Temperature Display | Yes | |
| Adjustable Seats | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat | Electric Adjustable Seats, Electric Height Adjustable Driving Seat |
| Seats Features | Ventilated Front Seats | Ventilated Front Seats, Ventilated Rear Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette, Sage Green with Chevron Pattern | Leatherette, Seats in Exclusive Nappa Maybach Leather |
| Extra Features | All Black Interiors with Exclusive Sage Green Inserts, Door Armrest and Door Center Leatherette Trim, Premium Sliding Cup Holder Cover, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Retractable Roof Assist Handle, Front Seat Back Pockets | Executive Seats |
Exterior Features
| Adjustable Headlights | Yes | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Yes, LED | |
| Tail Lights | LED, Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps | LED |
| Brake Lights | LED | |
| Cornering Foglamps | Yes | Yes |
| High Mount Stop Lamp | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel Design | Alloy, Crystal Cut Glossy Black Alloy | Alloy, Maybach Light-Alloy Wheels In 5-hole Design |
| Smoke Tinted Headlamps | Yes | |
| Lighting | Puddle Lamp with Maybach Logo Projection | |
| Defoggers | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger | Front Window Defogger, Rear Window Defogger |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Window Wiper | Yes, with Washer | |
| Front Window Wiper Blade Type | Conventional, with Magic Vision Control | |
| Electric Folding ORVM | Yes, with Auto Fold | Yes, with Auto Fold |
| Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM | ORVM Turn Indicators, Electrically Adjustable ORVM |
| Roof Features | Non-Functional Roof Rail | |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
| Body Design | Chrome Garnish, Rear Spoiler, Tinted Glass | Chrome Garnish, Tinted Glass |
| Extra Features | Glossy Black Roof Racks, Front and Rear Mud Guards, Sequential LED Turn Indicators, Chrome Beltline Garnish, Metal Scuff Plates with Seltos Logo, Glossy Black Front & Rear Skid Plates, Body Color Front & Rear Bumper Inserts, Dual Sports Exhaust | Air Intake Grille In The Front Apron In Chrome, Step-board Embellisher with Illuminated "Maybach" Lettering, Magic Vision Control Wipers |
Connectivity
| Wifi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB Input Port | Yes | Yes |
| Android Auto | Yes, Wired | Yes, Wireless |
| Apple Carplay | Yes, Wired | Yes, Wireless |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, Front and Rear |
Connected Car Technology
| Connected Car Tech | Yes, Kia Connect 2.0 | Yes, Mercedes Me |
| Internet Connectivity | Yes | Yes, 4G |
| Geofence | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Vehicle Tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Vehicle Status | Yes | Yes |
| Remote AC Start | Yes | Yes |
| App To Car Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Door Lock Via APP | Yes | |
| Door Unlock Via APP | Yes | |
| Valet Mode | Yes | |
| Emergency SOS Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Other Connected Car Features | Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing), Windows/Sunroof open close from App |
Infotainment Features
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes, MBUX |
| Display Size | 10.25 inches | 12.8 inches |
| Speakers Brand | BOSE | Burmester |
| Front Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | Yes | |
| Speakers Count | 8 | |
| Rear Infotainment System | 11.6 inch MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment, OLED Central Console Display | |
| Media Player | Radio | |
| Infotainment Features | Burmester High-End 4D Surround Sound System, Smartphone Integration, Sound Personalization, Haptic Feedbacks for Screen, MBUX 7.6 inch Rear Armrest Tablet |
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