The Kia K900 with its new
The Kia K900 with its new styling and long wheelbase as standard is a far better buy than my 2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 4Matic. The Kia has more back room, a better designed front suspension, and its automatic transmission has eight gear ratios rather than the seven that the Mercedes is limited to. I won't even dwell on the fact that the $400 or so heated steering wheel on the Mercedes is available only if the buyer agrees to pony up another $4000+ for a navigation system with a small screen. I expect that the Kia K900 will also ride better than the Mercedes and be much quieter. It is surprising how much road noise gets through on the Mercedes.