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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes T Class comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mercedes T Class?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mercedes T Class: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • barely more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Mercedes T Class

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  • marginally cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
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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.

Mercedes T Class is marginally cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon costs 24,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,367 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes T Class uses 5.1 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

T Class

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 Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers barely more power – delivering 140 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 9.7 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes T Class delivers only slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 17 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 slightly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 221 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes T Class carries markedly more – 630 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes T Class is barely 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.

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T Class

Mercedes T Class

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
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The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
135 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
521 - 630 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
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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