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Kia Sportage vs Mercedes GLA comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 38,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mercedes GLA?

Kia Sportage vs Mercedes GLA: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mercedes GLA

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Sportage is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLA costs 38,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,702 £.

Both cars consume an average of 2.9 L/100km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLA offers a bit more range – reaching up to 74 km, about 8 km more than the Kia Sportage.

GLA

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 GLA offers visibly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLA is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLA delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is only slightly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers markedly more boot space – 587 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries a bit more – 580 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLA 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 £38,800
GLA

Mercedes GLA

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 74 km
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Reviews Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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EM
24 Apr 2026, 11:56:00

Low fuel consumption, spacious, responsive acceleration, quiet

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Peter
3 Jan 2026, 23:20:52

I drove the Toyota RAV4 and the Kia Sportage on business — the Kia’s engine and automatic gearbox are much better. It doesn’t jerk or scream, and the shifts are smooth. Comfort in both cars is very similar.

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Lello
14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

Perfect car in every way, good trim, excellent fuel economy and reliability, price competitive with brands that have been established for longer...

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Lucien
1 May 2026, 07:12:24

GLA 180 petrol. Ideal for city and highway. Very smooth and quiet. The automatic gearbox is a delight. Average consumption 6.2 L/100 km. Special edition 180 Cyber Edition, leather seats....

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Gutter
24 Feb 2026, 21:53:27

Super nimble, very impressive power from this 1,300cc mild‑hybrid engine — in town, on the road and on the motorway for this 2025 GLA 180 Style AMG... premium interior!

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Serge
16 Jan 2026, 16:09:11

You have to compare like with like — the GLA should be compared to the Q3, not the Q2 as in your study!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
38,800 - 75,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
74 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
66 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,834 - 1,849 mm
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
Payload
480 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sportage have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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