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Kia Niro vs Mercedes GLA – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Kia Niro or Mercedes GLA fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Niro has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the Mercedes GLA costs 38800 £. That’s a price difference of around 9702 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Niro manages with 2.40 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Mercedes GLA with 2.90 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes GLA performs somewhat better – achieving up to 74 km, about 12 km more than the Kia Niro.

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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 GLA has a convincingly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 241 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.30 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 5.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLA performs evident better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 85 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLA pulls convincingly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia Niro is barely noticeable lighter – 1474 kg compared to 1570 kg. The difference is around 96 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Niro offers barely noticeable more room – 451 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Niro performs slight better – up to 1445 L, which is about 15 L more than the Mercedes GLA.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLA barely noticeable takes the win – 500 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 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 Niro

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The Kia Niro blends clever packaging and modern styling into a compact crossover that’s refreshingly sensible for daily life. It’s comfortable, economical and packed with user‑friendly tech, so if you want a fuss‑free family car with a touch of green credibility, the Niro is worth a test drive.

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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
29100 - 38600 £
Price
38800 - 75300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 4.9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
57 - 62 km
Electric Range
74 km
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 11.1 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
53 - 111 g/km
co2
66 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
37 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1474 - 1594 kg
Curb weight
1570 - 1810 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 451 L
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Length
4420 mm
Length
4412 - 4443 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1834 - 1849 mm
Height
1545 mm
Height
1590 - 1616 mm
Max trunk capacity
1342 - 1445 L
Max trunk capacity
1385 - 1430 L
Payload
466 kg
Payload
480 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 - 180 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
190 - 270 km/h
Torque
265 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
102 - 132 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1580 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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Is the Kia Niro offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Niro is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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