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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mercedes A Class?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • markedly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Mercedes A Class

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is markedly cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,234 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

A Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class offers substantially more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 281 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 247 Nm more.

Ceed Sportswagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is very slightly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 485 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mercedes A Class

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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Mercedes A Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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