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Kia Ceed vs Mercedes GLA - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (140 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (23500 £ vs 38800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Mercedes GLA?

Kia Ceed

Mercedes GLA

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Ceed has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £, while the Mercedes GLA costs 38800 £. That’s a price difference of around 15359 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLA manages with 2.90 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L. The difference is about 3.10 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 GLA has a clearly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 281 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.30 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 5.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLA performs distinct better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Kia Ceed tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 73 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLA pulls convincingly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 247 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 noticeable lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1570 kg. The difference is around 272 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLA offers slight more room – 435 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLA performs slight better – up to 1430 L, which is about 139 L more than the Kia Ceed.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLA slight takes the win – 500 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes GLA proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes GLA is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £38,800
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Mercedes GLA

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.9 - 9.5 L
  • Electric Range : 74 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 GLA

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The Mercedes GLA blends Mercedes style with compact crossover practicality, looking sharper than its size suggests while still feeling purposeful around town. Inside it serves up premium materials and tech-forward ergonomics, and the composed ride makes it an appealing pick for buyers who want luxury wrapped in a city-friendly package with a wink of adventurous spirit.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23500 - 26300 £
Price
38800 - 75300 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
66 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1298 - 1372 kg
Curb weight
1570 - 1810 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Length
4315 mm
Length
4412 - 4443 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1834 - 1849 mm
Height
1447 mm
Height
1590 - 1616 mm
Max trunk capacity
1253 - 1291 L
Max trunk capacity
1385 - 1430 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
480 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 270 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 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, E, F, 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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