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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes GLA - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (140 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (24300 £ vs 38800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mercedes GLA?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

Mercedes GLA

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

Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24300 £ , while the Mercedes GLA costs 38800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14502 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLA manages with 2.90 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

GLA

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 GLA has a decisively edge – offering 421 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 281 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.30 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.70 s. That’s about 5.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLA performs distinct better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 73 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLA pulls clearly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 247 Nm difference.

Ceed Sportswagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is slightly lighter – 1335 kg compared to 1570 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers clearly perceptible more room – 625 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 190 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon performs minimal better – up to 1545 L, which is about 115 L more than the Mercedes GLA.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLA hardly perceptible takes the win – 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 clearly superior 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.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mercedes GLA

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GLA

Mercedes GLA

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, 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
  • Electric Range : 74 km

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 GLA

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The Mercedes GLA blends Mercedes style with compact crossover practicality, looking sharper than its size suggests while still feeling purposeful around town. Inside it serves up premium materials and tech-forward ergonomics, and the composed ride makes it an appealing pick for buyers who want luxury wrapped in a city-friendly package with a wink of adventurous spirit.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mercedes GLA

Costs and Consumption

Price
24300 - 29100 £
Price
38800 - 75300 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
74 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
66 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1335 - 1437 kg
Curb weight
1570 - 1810 kg
Trunk capacity
512 - 625 L
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Length
4605 mm
Length
4412 - 4443 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1834 - 1849 mm
Height
1422 mm
Height
1590 - 1616 mm
Max trunk capacity
1545 L
Max trunk capacity
1385 - 1430 L
Payload
455 - 485 kg
Payload
480 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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
197 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 270 km/h
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 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offered with different drivetrains?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.