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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes GLA comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 38,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mercedes GLA?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes GLA: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Mercedes GLA

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially 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.

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.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Mercedes GLA costs 38,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,502 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLA uses 2.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

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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 GLA offers substantially more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 281 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLA delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 247 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 slightly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLA carries barely more – 500 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLA is far ahead overall 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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Mercedes GLA

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 74 km
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Reviews Mercedes GLA

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Lucien
1 May 2026, 07:12:24

GLA 180 petrol. Ideal for city and highway. Very smooth and quiet. The automatic gearbox is a delight. Average consumption 6.2 L/100 km. Special edition 180 Cyber Edition, leather seats....

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Gutter
24 Feb 2026, 21:53:27

Super nimble, very impressive power from this 1,300cc mild‑hybrid engine — in town, on the road and on the motorway for this 2025 GLA 180 Style AMG... premium interior!

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Serge
16 Jan 2026, 16:09:11

You have to compare like with like — the GLA should be compared to the Q3, not the Q2 as in your study!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
38,800 - 75,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
66 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,834 - 1,849 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
480 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, 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 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
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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