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Kia Ceed vs Mercedes S Class comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Mercedes S Class?

Kia Ceed vs Mercedes S Class: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes S Class

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ceed

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Ceed is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 80,542 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes S Class uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Kia Ceed with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

S Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes S Class offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 495 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 597 Nm more.

Ceed

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 terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is considerably lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 867 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries noticeably more – 660 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S Class stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £104,000
S Class

Mercedes S Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 98 - 118 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 S Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
50 - 252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,921 mm
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
Payload
420 - 660 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Kia Ceed?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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