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Kia Ceed vs Mercedes A-Class - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (140 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (23500 £ vs 32300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Mercedes A-Class?

Kia Ceed

Mercedes A-Class

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Ceed has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £, while the Mercedes A-Class costs 32300 £. That’s a price difference of around 8785 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes A-Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 3.70 L per 100 km.

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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 A-Class has a significantly edge – offering 320 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A-Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 4.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A-Class performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Ceed tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 53 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes A-Class pulls significantly stronger with 450 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 197 Nm difference.

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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.

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In curb weight, Kia Ceed is to a small extent lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1440 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Ceed offers slightly more room – 395 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Ceed performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1291 L, which is about 101 L more than the Mercedes A-Class.

When it comes to payload, Kia Ceed hardly perceptible takes the win – 490 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes A-Class proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes A-Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mercedes A-Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.3 L
  • Electric Range : 85 km
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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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Mercedes A-Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23500 - 26300 £
Price
32300 - 55600 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
53 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
Curb weight
1440 - 1695 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4315 mm
Length
4428 - 4447 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1796 mm
Height
1447 mm
Height
1407 - 1423 mm
Max trunk capacity
1253 - 1291 L
Max trunk capacity
1125 - 1190 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
475 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 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, D, E, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed have?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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