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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • only slightly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • somewhat cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is somewhat cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon costs 24,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,593 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Citan Transporter

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 Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers only slightly more power – delivering 140 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 9.7 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers only slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 17 Nm more.

Ceed Sportswagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is marginally lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries markedly more – 787 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 302 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter 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 £21,700
Citan Transporter

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 262 - 290 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed Sportswagon have?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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