Kia Seltos vs Mercedes-Benz M-Class [2006-2012]

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Mercedes-Benz M-Class [2006-2012]. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 13.49 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz M-Class [2006-2012] price is Rs. 55.65 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz M-Class [2006-2012] is available in 2987 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl and M-Class [2006-2012] provides the mileage of 8.2 kmpl.

Seltos vs M-Class [2006-2012] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	M-Class [2006-2012]
Price	Rs. 13.49 Lakh	Rs. 55.65 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	2987 cc
Power	113 bhp	-
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 13.49 Lakh

On-Road Price, Kalwakurthy

Mercedes-Benz M-Class [2006-2012]

350 CDI

Rs. 55.65 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2987 cc	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	V6	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	234@3800	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	535@1600	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details	8.2View Mileage Details	16.8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	850		840
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD / AWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2		BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger			Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4365 4781 4605
Width (mm)
1800 1911 1922
Height (mm)
1620 1774 1718
Wheelbase (mm)
2610 2915 2741
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
433 445
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 95 50

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring		Independent,Lower Wishbone,McPherson Strut with coil spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring		Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc		Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc		Drum
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)		Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims		Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	275 / 55 R19	235 / 65 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	275 / 55 R19	235 / 65 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest		Blower, Vents on Pillars
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only		Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear		Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1		2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front Only Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured		Black
Scuff Plates
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable		Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Silver		Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver		Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear		Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release		Internal with Remote

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Black
Lighting
Headlights Halogen Projector LED Projector
Taillights
Halogen LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Cabin Lamps Front and Rear Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Digital Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	Not Applicable
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable No Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited 100000

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl		Lunar White
	Gravity Grey
	Imperial Blue
	Pewter Olive
	Intense Red
	Sparkling Silver
	Clear White

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Seltos vs M-Class [2006-2012] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Seltos and Mercedes-Benz M-Class [2006-2012]?

Kia Seltos price is Rs. 13.49 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz M-Class [2006-2012] price is Rs. 55.65 Lakh. Hence Kia Seltos is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Seltos and M-Class [2006-2012] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT variant, mileage of Seltos is 17kmpl and for the 350 CDI variant, mileage of M-Class [2006-2012] is 8.2kmpl. Thus making Seltos the most fuel efficient as compared to M-Class [2006-2012]

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Kia Seltos vs Mercedes-Benz M-Class [2006-2012]

Length (mm)	4365	4781	4605
Width (mm)	1800	1911	1922
Height (mm)	1620	1774	1718
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2915	2741

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2		2
Bootspace (litres)	433		445
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	95	50

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	With Key
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front Only	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Headlights	Halogen Projector	LED Projector
Taillights	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	No Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black