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Kia XCeed vs Mercedes CLA Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (23100 £ vs 37100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Mercedes CLA Coupe?

Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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You can find all user reviews further down on this page.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia XCeed has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 37100 £. That’s a price difference of around 13968 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLA Coupe manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly 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:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLA Coupe has a decisively edge – offering 421 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 241 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.10 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes CLA Coupe performs evident better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Kia XCeed tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLA Coupe pulls significantly stronger with 515 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Kia XCeed is a bit lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1505 kg. The difference is around 154 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers hardly perceptible more room – 460 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLA Coupe hardly perceptible takes the win – 490 kg compared to 479 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes CLA Coupe shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £37,100
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Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.9 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.2 - 12.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 86 - 791 km
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Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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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 CLA Coupe

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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Reviews Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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Reviews Mercedes CLA Coupe

4.9 (1 Reviews)
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Dejf
18 Dec 2025, 14:59:40

Nice efficient car. Like it

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23100 - 33000 £
Price
37100 - 73700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.2 - 12.6 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
86 - 791 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 - 85 kWh
co2
144 - 155 g/km
co2
0 - 202 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1351 - 1419 kg
Curb weight
1505 - 2135 kg
Trunk capacity
426 L
Trunk capacity
395 - 460 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4692 - 4723 mm
Width
1826 mm
Width
1834 - 1857 mm
Height
1483 - 1495 mm
Height
1404 - 1468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1378 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
471 - 479 kg
Payload
440 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 10 s
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 270 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
230 - 515 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 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, A
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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