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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Price
23500 - 26300 £
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Price
48900 - 60900 £
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 13.3 kWh
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
742 - 768 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
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Curb weight
2075 - 2155 kg
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Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
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Trunk capacity
455 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1800 mm
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Width
1855 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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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
430 - 460 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
100 - 140 HP
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Power HP
272 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 6.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Torque
335 - 515 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Power kW
200 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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.