Side-by-side comparison · Carivo expert scores & specs
| Specification |
SUV
2022 Kia
Seltos S
Full review â
|
â
Best Overall
SUV
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLS
Full review â
|
|---|---|---|
| Carivo Score | 7.7 /10 |
9.0
/10
Winner
|
| Reliability | 7.2 | 9.6 â |
| Safety | 8.0 | 9.0 â |
| Value | 7.9 | 9.7 â |
| Performance | 8.6 | 9.0 â |
| Technology | 6.7 | 9.6 â |
| Category | SUV | SUV |
| Price Range | $26,364 â $34,859 | $87,900 â $105,900 |
| Fuel / Range | 28 MPG | 21 MPG |
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Verdict | Recommended | Class-defining |
The 2022 Kia Seltos S earns a Carivo score of 7.7/10 â Recommended. It is a SUV starting at $26,364, rated at 28 MPG, seating 5 passengers.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS earns a Carivo score of 9.0/10 â Class-defining. It is a SUV starting at $87,900, rated at 21 MPG, seating 7 passengers.
Carivo scores are calculated across five expert-evaluated dimensions: reliability, safety, value for money, performance, and technology. A score of 8.5+ is exceptional; 7.5â8.4 is recommended; 6.5â7.4 is good. Scores range from 1 (poor) to 10 (outstanding).