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Kia XCeed vs Mercedes GLS comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 404 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 92,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Mercedes GLS?

Kia XCeed vs Mercedes GLS: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes GLS

  • substantially more power
  • significantly 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

XCeed

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia XCeed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLS costs 92,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,528 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia XCeed uses 6.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes GLS with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

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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 GLS offers substantially more power – delivering 404 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLS is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLS delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm more.

XCeed

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLS offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is considerably lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,580 kg. The difference is around 1,229 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers slightly more boot space – 426 L compared to 355 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLS carries considerably more – 820 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 335 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia XCeed is clearly superior overall 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 £23,100
XCeed

Kia XCeed

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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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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4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Gouala
14 Dec 2025, 00:57:57

Navigation system update for islands like my home, Guadeloupe.

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Gerard
13 Dec 2025, 09:16:07

Quieter at higher speeds on the motorway. Better value for money.

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Mercedes GLS

The GLS — usually just called the GLS — is Mercedes' flagship SUV, wrapping limousine-like comfort and commanding road presence into a smart, family-ready package. It pampers occupants with a hushed cabin, premium materials and intuitive tech, while still managing to feel confident and a little indulgent on the daily commute.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
92,700 - 104,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
143 - 155 g/km
co2
206 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
2,580 - 2,670 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
810 - 820 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
336 - 404 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
247 - 297 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Kia XCeed offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia XCeed is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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