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Kia Sportage vs Mercedes C Class Wagon comparison
Compare performance (288 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mercedes C Class Wagon?
Kia Sportage vs Mercedes C Class Wagon: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 significantly cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,438 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 0.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 2.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 112 km, about 46 km more than the Kia Sportage.
C Class Wagon
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 Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 392 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Wagon delivers substantially more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm more.
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 terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is slightly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,755 kg. The difference is around 203 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers moderately more boot space – 587 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.
When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries barely more – 580 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes C Class Wagon is decisively ahead 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 £42,600
Mercedes C Class Wagon
Kia Sportage
Mercedes C Class Wagon
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Kia Sportage
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 Wagon
The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.
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Kia Sportage
Mercedes C Class Wagon
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
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Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
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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 - 112 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
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co2
11 - 205 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
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Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
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Width
1,865 mm
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Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
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Payload
533 - 580 kg
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Payload
440 - 565 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
186 - 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 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
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Torque
250 - 1,020 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
137 - 500 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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