Compare Kia Seltos vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Seltos vs Grand Vitara vs E-Class Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	3 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	With Key	Keyless	Keyless

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue - Digital	Analogue - Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Alexa Compatibility
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Unit / Display Size	2 Din	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
  Infotainment Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Leather
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	-	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat base angle up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Silver	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Chrome	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen Projector	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights
  Fog Lamps	-	-	LED
  Tail Light	Halogen	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Black	Black + Bordeaux	Black , Beige with brown / Open-pore light brown ash wood trim
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	2	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Seltos vs Grand Vitara vs E-Class Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Diesel
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	-	240
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	-	7.6
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	17	21.11	-
  Driving Range (km)	850	950	-
  Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	K15C + Mild Hybrid System	OM654 Turbo I4
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	102 bhp @ 6000 rpm	192 bhp @ 3800 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm	400 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
  Electric Motor	No	-	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	No	No	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.4	5.3
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut	Four-Link, Air Springs, Twin-Tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers with Adaptive Damping
  Suspension - Rear	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Torsion Beam	Multi-Link, Air Springs, Twin-Tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers with Adaptive Damping
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	205 / 65 R16	215 / 60 R17	225 / 55 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 65 R16	215 / 60 R17	225 / 55 R17
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	433	373	540
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	50	45	80
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	4365	4345	5075
  Width (mm)	1800	1795	1860
  Height (mm)	1620	1645	1495
  Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2600	3079
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	210	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1150	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	5	5	4

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Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	4.5/5 4 Ratings 3 Reviews	4.1/5 17 Ratings 7 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	4.6 Exterior	5 Exterior
	-	4.6 Interior	5 Interior
	-	4.6 Ride Quality	5 Ride Quality