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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 40,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 40,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,476 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake uses 5 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

CLA Shooting Brake

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 CLA Shooting Brake offers considerably more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 214 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake delivers considerably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 262 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 visibly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 525 - 768 km
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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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 CLA Shooting Brake

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
40,800 - 60,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
525 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 123 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 2,155 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,855 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
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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