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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes S-Class comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mercedes S-Class?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes S-Class: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mercedes S-Class

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 79,685 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S-Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 495 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 597 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is significantly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 830 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries clearly more – 660 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class is decisively ahead 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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 km
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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
420 - 660 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manual, 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
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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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