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Kia XCeed vs Mercedes SL Class comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 112,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or Mercedes SL Class?

Kia XCeed vs Mercedes SL Class: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mercedes SL Class

  • significantly more power
  • clearly 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 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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 89,570 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia XCeed uses 6.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

SL Class

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 SL Class offers significantly more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 636 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 1,155 Nm more.

XCeed

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: Kia XCeed offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is noticeably lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 459 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers considerably more boot space – 426 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 186 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries markedly more – 485 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia XCeed comes out clearly 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 £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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Reviews Kia XCeed

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 SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
12 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
143 - 155 g/km
co2
206 - 309 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
145 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
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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