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Kia Sportage vs Mercedes AMG GT comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 102,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mercedes AMG GT?

Kia Sportage vs Mercedes AMG GT: Key differences

Kia Sportage

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mercedes AMG GT

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Sportage

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 Sportage is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,370 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia Sportage offers clearly more range – reaching up to 66 km, about 55 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.

AMG GT

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 AMG GT offers clearly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 528 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 1,040 Nm more.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Sportage offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is a bit lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 238 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers considerably more boot space – 587 L compared to 321 L. That’s a difference of about 266 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries considerably more – 580 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 365 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage holds a decisive overall lead 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 £29,100
Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 66 km
Kia Sportage
Mercedes AMG GT

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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Kia Sportage
Mercedes AMG GT

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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