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

Compare performance (140 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (23500 £ vs 32700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Kia Ceed

Mercedes A Class Saloon

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

Ceed

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.

A Class Saloon

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.

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.

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 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 in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon sits 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.

Kia Ceed
Mercedes A Class Saloon

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from about £32,700
A Class Saloon

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

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 A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Kia Ceed
Mercedes A Class Saloon

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
-
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
Curb weight
1450 - 1705 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
-
Length
4558 - 4570 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1796 mm
Height
-
Height
1413 - 1429 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
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
-
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
What drivetrain options does the Kia Ceed have?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.