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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes CLE Coupe – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mercedes CLE Coupe fits your lifestyle better.

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

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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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24300 £, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 46300 £. That’s a price difference of around 22004 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLE Coupe manages with 2.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L. The difference is about 3.80 L per 100 km.

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 Coupe has a clearly edge – offering 472 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 332 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.70 s. That’s about 5.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLE Coupe performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLE Coupe pulls convincingly stronger with 560 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 307 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is evident lighter – 1335 kg compared to 1790 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers evident more room – 625 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

When it comes to payload, Kia Ceed Sportswagon barely noticeable takes the win – 485 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLE Coupe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £46,300

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 9.4 L
  • Electric Range : 113 km
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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a versatile estate car that combines practicality with a touch of elegance. It offers a spacious interior, making it ideal for families or those with an active lifestyle. The vehicle's sleek design and advanced features make it a strong contender in the competitive estate car market.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe

The Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe elegantly combines the sophistication of classic design with contemporary innovation, offering drivers a uniquely refined experience. Its streamlined silhouette and luxurious interior are complemented by cutting-edge technology, ensuring both comfort and connectivity on every journey. This model exemplifies the harmonious blend of performance and style, making it a standout choice in the realm of luxury vehicles.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24300 - 29100 £
Price
46300 - 104000 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
49 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1335 - 1437 kg
Curb weight
1790 - 2175 kg
Trunk capacity
512 - 625 L
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Length
4605 mm
Length
4850 - 4853 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1861 mm
Height
1422 - 1465 mm
Height
1422 - 1434 mm
Max trunk capacity
1545 - 1694 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 485 kg
Payload
405 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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
4.2 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
225 - 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 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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Is the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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