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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • markedly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is markedly cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,387 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

A Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 450 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 197 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 barely lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,450 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries marginally more – 490 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is decisively ahead 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Saloon

The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
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Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
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Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manual, 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 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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