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Kia Sportage vs Mercedes C Class Sedan comparison
Compare performance (288 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 41300 £ ) 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 41300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11163 £.
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 2.90 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes C Class Sedan performs significantly better – achieving up to 117 km, about 51 km more than the Kia Sportage.
C Class Sedan
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C Class Sedan has a clearly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 392 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 7.50 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C Class Sedan pulls clearly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm difference.
Sportage
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 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 in the data check?
The Mercedes C Class Sedan is clearly superior 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.
Kia Sportage
Mercedes C Class Sedan
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Mercedes C Class Sedan
Kia Sportage
4.9 (2 Reviews)
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
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30200 - 47100 £
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Price
41300 - 103400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 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
63 - 66 km
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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
67 - 177 g/km
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co2
41 - 205 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
50 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
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1552 - 1896 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
315 - 455 L
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Length
-
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Length
4751 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1820 - 1900 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1438 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
533 - 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, Plugin Hybrid
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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 - 288 HP
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Power HP
183 - 680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
235 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 380 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 - 212 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 - 2026
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.