E-Class vs K8 comparison

By starting price alone, K8 is ₩39,190,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

E-Class and K8 compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSD KRW EUR

E-Class

What is good

Strengths are a luxurious interior, the latest digital features such as the Superscreen, and a comfortable ride.

What could be better

Prices are high compared with rival models and rise sharply toward upper trims.

E-Class official site

K8

What is good

A roomy interior and premium features, with a wide choice of powertrains including 3.5 gasoline at 300 hp and a hybrid of up to 18.1km/L.

What could be better

Upper hybrid trims exceed ₩50,000,000, and the 3.5 gasoline and LPG have low fuel economy.

K8 official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

Item	E-ClassVisit site	K8Visit site
Starting price	≈$57,751.98+ (₩76,500,000)External source	≈$28,166.36+ (₩37,310,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle class	Full-size	Full-size
Fuel	Gasoline, Diesel, Plugin hybrid	Gasoline, LPG, Hybrid
Domestic/imported	Imported	Domestic
Top price	12,820	5,175
Fuel/energy economy	E 200 12.3km/L E 220 d 16.0km/L E 300 4MATIC 11.1km/L (combined)	Combined 2.5 Gasoline 11.3~12.0km/L 3.5 Gasoline 9.0~10.1km/L 3.5 LPG 7.8~8.0km/L 1.6 Turbo hybrid 16.1~18.1km/L
Power	E 200 204 hp E 300 258 hp E 450 381 hp	2.5 Gasoline 198 hp 3.5 Gasoline 300 hp 3.5 LPG 240 hp 1.6 Turbo hybrid motor 47.7kW (system output not listed on the official page)
Seats	5-seater	5
Price by trim	As of 2026: E 200 Avantgarde ₩76,500,000 E 200 AMG Line ₩80,000,000 E 220 d 4MATIC Exclusive ₩86,100,000 E 300 4MATIC Exclusive ₩93,600,000 E 300 4MATIC AMG Line ₩97,700,000 E 350 e 4MATIC ₩98,700,000 E 450 4MATIC ₩128,200,000 (AMG E 53 Hybrid ₩141,600,000 sold separately)	2027 model year, 17 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline Noblesse Light 2.5 ₩37,310,000 ~ Signature Black 3.5 ₩49,470,000 LPG Prestige 3.5 LPG ₩37,770,000 ~ Noblesse 3.5 LPG ₩41,610,000 Hybrid Noblesse Light 1.6 Turbo Hybrid ₩42,670,000 ~ Signature Black 1.6 Turbo Hybrid ₩51,750,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩52,750,000. Options priced separately
Good for	Recommended for large imported sedan buyers who value comfort and brand value.	Family heads or corporate buyers looking for a spacious, luxurious large sedan as an alternative to the Grandeur
Type	Cars	Cars
Category	Sedan	Sedan
Company	Mercedes-Benz, Germany	Kia, South Korea
Plans
Pros	Strengths are a luxurious interior, the latest digital features such as the Superscreen, and a comfortable ride.	A roomy interior and premium features, with a wide choice of powertrains including 3.5 gasoline at 300 hp and a hybrid of up to 18.1km/L.
Cons	Prices are high compared with rival models and rise sharply toward upper trims.	Upper hybrid trims exceed ₩50,000,000, and the 3.5 gasoline and LPG have low fuel economy.

Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,324.63 (2026-10-22). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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