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Kia Sportage vs Mercedes E-Class Wagon - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 52600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mercedes E-Class Wagon?

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Mercedes E-Class Wagon

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Sportage has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the Mercedes E-Class Wagon costs 52600 £. That’s a price difference of around 22470 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes E-Class Wagon manages with 1.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.

E-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 E-Class Wagon has a decisively edge – offering 585 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 346 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes E-Class Wagon pulls convincingly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 430 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 distinct lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1900 kg. The difference is around 348 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon offers hardly perceptible more room – 615 L compared to 587 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes E-Class Wagon performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1830 L, which is about 54 L more than the Kia Sportage.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes E-Class Wagon a bit takes the win – 645 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes E-Class Wagon proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes E-Class Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £52,600
E-Class Wagon

Mercedes E-Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.7 - 7.9 L
  • Electric Range : 97 - 109 km
Kia Sportage
Mercedes E-Class Wagon

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Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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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 E-Class Wagon

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Kia Sportage
Mercedes E-Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
52600 - 121800 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1900 - 2435 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1469 - 1497 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1830 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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.