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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 41,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mercedes Sprinter Bus?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes Sprinter Bus: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • clearly more power
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,049 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon uses 6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Sprinter Bus

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 Sprinter Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers considerably more torque with 450 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 197 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.

Seats: Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is clearly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 1,021 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus carries considerably more – 1,144 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 659 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £24,300
Ceed Sportswagon

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 6.4 L/100km
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

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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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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 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
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
244 - 322 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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