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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Price
52600 - 121800 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 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
97 - 109 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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co2
44 - 181 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Curb weight
1900 - 2435 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
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Length
4540 mm
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Length
4949 - 4959 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1880 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Height
1469 - 1497 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Max trunk capacity
1675 - 1830 L
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Payload
540 - 645 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 239 HP
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 320 Nm
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
100 - 176 kW
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 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
G, E, F, B, D
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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.