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Kia Ceed vs Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (140 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (23500 £ vs 48900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake?

Kia Ceed

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

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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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake costs 48900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25462 £.

CLA Shooting Brake

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 CLA Shooting Brake has a clearly edge – offering 354 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 214 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 4.50 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake pulls decisively stronger with 515 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 262 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 convincingly lighter – 1298 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 777 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake offers slightly more room – 455 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, Kia Ceed slight takes the win – 490 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake is decisively ahead 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 CLA Shooting Brake

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from about £48,900
CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 354 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 13.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 742 - 768 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 CLA Shooting Brake

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The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake turns estate practicality into runway-ready style with a swooping roofline and coupe-like silhouette that makes even mundane errands feel a little more glamorous. Inside it pairs clever packaging with premium flair, so you get useful load space and a grown-up cabin — ideal if you want a car that looks like a showroom trophy but still handles the weekly shop without sulking.

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Kia Ceed
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

Costs and Consumption

Price
23500 - 26300 £
Price
48900 - 60900 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
742 - 768 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1800 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
430 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
272 - 354 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
335 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
200 - 260 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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.