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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
23500 - 26300 £
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Price
32700 - 55900 £
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
88 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
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Curb weight
1450 - 1705 kg
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Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
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Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
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Length
-
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Length
4558 - 4570 mm
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Width
1800 mm
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Width
1796 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1413 - 1429 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
478 - 490 kg
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Payload
475 - 490 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
100 - 140 HP
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Power HP
116 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.