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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 24,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Kia Ceed Sportswagon?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Marco Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,151 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon uses 6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Ceed Sportswagon

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 Marco Polo offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 97 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 247 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is considerably lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,115 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is far ahead 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 £24,300
Ceed Sportswagon

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 6.4 L/100km
Mercedes Marco Polo
Kia Ceed Sportswagon

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Mercedes Marco Polo

The Mercedes Marco Polo is a posh, travel-ready camper that blends van practicality with Mercedes comfort, turning long trips into glamping adventures rather than endurance tests. Clever interior packaging and sensible luxury make it a top pick for buyers who want the prestige of a star on the grille without losing everyday usefulness.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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Mercedes Marco Polo
Kia Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,140 mm
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
463 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Kia
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