Kia Niro vs Mercedes C-Class Sedan – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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 Niro has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Sedan costs 41200 £. That’s a price difference of around 12032 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Sedan manages with 1.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Kia Niro with 2.40 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan performs clearly better – achieving up to 117 km, about 55 km more than the Kia Niro.

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 C-Class Sedan has a decisively edge – offering 680 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 500 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 6.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan performs distinct better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Sedan pulls clearly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 755 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Kia Niro is slightly lighter – 1474 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 221 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan offers minimal more room – 455 L compared to 451 L. That’s a difference of about 4 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Sedan a bit takes the win – 570 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 104 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes C-Class Sedan proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes C-Class Sedan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.