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Kia Ceed vs Mercedes GLC – Which model is better for everyday use?

Two cars, one duel: Kia Ceed meets Mercedes GLC.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Ceed has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23500 £, while the Mercedes GLC costs 50300 £. That’s a price difference of around 26850 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLC 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:

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 GLC has a convincingly 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 GLC is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.50 s. That’s about 6 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLC performs noticeable better – reaching 275 km/h, while the Kia Ceed tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 78 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLC pulls convincingly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 767 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia Ceed is convincingly lighter – 1298 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 612 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers evident more room – 620 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLC performs distinct better – up to 1740 L, which is about 449 L more than the Kia Ceed.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLC a bit takes the win – 600 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLC shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 12 - 714 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 GLC

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The Mercedes GLC blends plush cabin comfort and composed road manners into an SUV that feels more grown-up than it looks. It won’t shout for attention, but will quietly please buyers who want refinement, usable space and a touch of luxury without the drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23500 - 26300 £
Price
50300 - 126600 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 225 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 - 65 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
1910 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
357 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
4315 mm
Length
4716 - 4845 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1890 - 1913 mm
Height
1447 mm
Height
1603 - 1647 mm
Max trunk capacity
1253 - 1291 L
Max trunk capacity
1335 - 1740 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
475 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
208 - 275 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
320 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1991 - 2989 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, B, A
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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