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Kia Ceed vs Mercedes A-Class Saloon – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Kia Ceed or Mercedes A-Class Saloon fits your lifestyle better.

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 Saloon costs 32700 £. That’s a price difference of around 9244 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes A-Class Saloon manages with 0.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 5.30 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 Saloon has a convincingly 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 Saloon is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 4.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A-Class Saloon 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 Saloon pulls convincingly stronger with 450 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 197 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Kia Ceed is a bit lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1450 kg. The difference is around 152 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 395 L of storage.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 490 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes A-Class Saloon proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes A-Class Saloon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mercedes A-Class Saloon

  • 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 : 0.7 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 88 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 Saloon

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon exudes a refined elegance, combining sleek design with a spacious interior that offers remarkable comfort for its passengers. Its advanced technology seamlessly integrates into the driving experience, providing both safety and convenience. This model continues to showcase Mercedes-Benz's commitment to delivering luxury within a compact framework.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23500 - 26300 £
Price
32700 - 55900 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
Curb weight
1450 - 1705 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
4315 mm
Length
4558 - 4570 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1796 mm
Height
1447 mm
Height
1413 - 1429 mm
Max trunk capacity
1253 - 1291 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
475 - 490 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
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
206 - 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, G, E
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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