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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably 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:

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 CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,874 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 332 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 307 Nm more.

Ceed Sportswagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is significantly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 590 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon carries a bit more – 485 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible 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 £53,200
CLE Convertible

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
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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