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Kia Sportage vs Mercedes C-Class Sedan - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (239 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 41200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mercedes C-Class Sedan?
Sportage
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Kia Sportage has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the Mercedes C-Class Sedan costs 41200 £. That’s a price difference of around 11004 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Sedan manages with 1.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 3.40 L per 100 km.
C-Class Sedan
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 clearly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 441 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 4.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan performs noticeable better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 77 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Sedan pulls clearly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 700 Nm difference.
Sportage
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 curb weight, Kia Sportage is hardly perceptible lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 143 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers clearly perceptible more room – 587 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 132 L.
When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage slight takes the win – 580 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Mercedes C-Class Sedan proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes C-Class Sedan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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Mercedes C-Class Sedan
Kia Sportage
Mercedes C-Class Sedan
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Kia Sportage
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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
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Mercedes C-Class Sedan
The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.
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Kia Sportage
Mercedes C-Class Sedan
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Price
41200 - 103100 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
11 - 117 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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co2
41 - 205 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Curb weight
1695 - 2195 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
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Length
4540 mm
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Length
4751 - 4842 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1820 - 1900 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Height
1438 - 1458 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Payload
480 - 570 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 239 HP
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Power HP
183 - 680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Max Speed
230 - 280 km/h
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Torque
250 - 320 Nm
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Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 176 kW
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Power kW
135 - 500 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, D, G
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?
The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.