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Kia Sportage vs Mercedes CLA Coupe comparison
Compare performance (288 HP vs 354 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mercedes CLA Coupe?
Kia Sportage vs Mercedes CLA Coupe: 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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,502 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLA Coupe with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers significantly more range – reaching up to 791 km, about 725 km more than the Kia Sportage.
CLA Coupe
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 CLA Coupe offers moderately more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 515 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 135 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 barely lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,695 kg. The difference is around 143 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers markedly more boot space – 587 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 182 L.
When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries noticeably more – 580 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes CLA Coupe 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.
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Mercedes CLA Coupe
Kia Sportage
Mercedes CLA Coupe
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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 CLA Coupe
The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.
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Kia Sportage
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
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Price
39,600 - 59,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
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Electric Range
542 - 791 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
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Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,865 mm
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Width
1,855 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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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
430 - 455 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
Electric, Petrol 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
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
156 - 354 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
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Torque
280 - 515 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
115 - 260 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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