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Kia EV6 vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (609 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV6 or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Kia EV6 vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EV6

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.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is slightly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Kia EV6 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,841 £.

As for electric range, the Kia EV6 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 582 km, about 494 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

A Class Saloon

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 Kia EV6 offers clearly more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 289 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

EV6

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 505 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV6 offers a bit more boot space – 490 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries marginally more – 490 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 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 £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 428 - 582 km
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Reviews Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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María Cardoso
11 Feb 2026, 06:43:58

I love this car — it moves super fast, makes me feel safe and wonderfully agile, like it’s got the power of a gasoline V8.

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Janek
4 Feb 2026, 14:52:37

Great for city and recreational driving. Highway speeds and winter reveal its appetite for electricity — range drops quickly. The low beams could be brighter; the high beam is potent! Other than that, the car really pampers you.

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KHL
3 Aug 2026, 16:55:42

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Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
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Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
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Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
440 - 450 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV6 have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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