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Kia Ceed vs Mercedes C-Class Sedan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (140 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (23500 £ vs 41200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Mercedes C-Class Sedan?

Kia Ceed

Mercedes C-Class Sedan

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

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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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Sedan costs 41200 £. That’s a price difference of around 17689 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Sedan manages with 1.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan has a significantly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 540 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 6.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan performs evident better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Kia Ceed tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 83 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Sedan pulls clearly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 767 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Kia Ceed is evident lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 397 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan offers to a small extent more room – 455 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Sedan somewhat takes the win – 570 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes C-Class Sedan proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes C-Class Sedan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mercedes C-Class Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 11 - 117 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 C-Class Sedan

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23500 - 26300 £
Price
41200 - 103100 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
11 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
41 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 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
1695 - 2195 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
4315 mm
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Height
1447 mm
Height
1438 - 1458 mm
Max trunk capacity
1253 - 1291 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
480 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 280 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, D, 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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