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Kia Picanto vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Mercedes EQT?

Kia Picanto vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes EQT

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Picanto

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 Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Mercedes EQT costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,697 £.

EQT

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 EQT offers clearly more power – delivering 122 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQT is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 12.6 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQT delivers considerably more torque with 245 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 149 Nm more.

Picanto

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 Picanto is considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 801 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes EQT offers significantly more boot space – 551 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 296 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQT carries markedly more – 531 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes EQT is far ahead overall 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 £27,800
EQT

Mercedes EQT

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 265 - 278 km
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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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Mercedes EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Length
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Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
457 - 531 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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