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Kia Sportage vs Mercedes EQA - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 44200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mercedes EQA?

Kia Sportage

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Mercedes EQA

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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Sportage has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the Mercedes EQA costs 44200 £. That’s a price difference of around 14075 £.

EQA

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQA has a slightly edge – offering 292 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQA is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Mercedes EQA tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes EQA pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 520 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 200 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 evident lighter – 1552 kg compared to 2045 kg. The difference is around 493 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers significantly more room – 587 L compared to 340 L. That’s a difference of about 247 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs noticeable better – up to 1776 L, which is about 456 L more than the Mercedes EQA.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage evident takes the win – 580 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes EQA proves to be edges out slightly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes EQA is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £44,200
EQA

Mercedes EQA

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 190 - 292 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 476 - 561 km
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Kia Sportage

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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 EQA

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The Mercedes EQA slips into the electric crossover ranks with the brand’s familiar luxury polish, offering a quiet, fuss-free drive that feels perfectly at home in the city or on a country escape. Inside it’s neatly finished and tech-forward, projecting grown-up refinement even if it plays things a bit safe for anyone chasing outright excitement.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
44200 - 57400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.9 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
476 - 561 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
70.50 kWh
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
2045 - 2115 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
340 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4463 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1834 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1608 - 1613 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1320 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
190 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
385 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
140 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
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.

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