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Kia XCeed vs Mercedes A-Class – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Mercedes A-Class?

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

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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 XCeed has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Mercedes A-Class costs 32300 £. That’s a price difference of around 9128 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes A-Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 4.10 L per 100 km.

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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 A-Class has a significantly edge – offering 320 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A-Class is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A-Class performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia XCeed tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes A-Class pulls decisively stronger with 450 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia XCeed is slight lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1440 kg. The difference is around 89 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia XCeed offers a bit more room – 426 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 76 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia XCeed performs slightly better – up to 1378 L, which is about 188 L more than the Mercedes A-Class.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes A-Class hardly perceptible takes the win – 485 kg compared to 479 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

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Mercedes A-Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.3 L
  • Electric Range : 85 km
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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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Mercedes A-Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23100 - 33000 £
Price
32300 - 55600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
144 - 155 g/km
co2
53 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1351 - 1419 kg
Curb weight
1440 - 1695 kg
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4428 - 4447 mm
Width
1826 mm
Width
1796 mm
Height
1483 - 1495 mm
Height
1407 - 1423 mm
Max trunk capacity
1378 L
Max trunk capacity
1125 - 1190 L
Payload
471 - 479 kg
Payload
475 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

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

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Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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