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Kia Ceed vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Mercedes A Class?

Kia Ceed vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit lighter

Mercedes A Class

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Ceed

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Ceed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,091 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

A Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class offers substantially more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 281 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 247 Nm more.

Ceed

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is a bit lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries very slightly more – 490 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class stands well ahead of its rival 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 £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • 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 : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
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
12.9 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
4,428 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,423 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
225 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Kia Ceed?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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