Kia Ceed 2018 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 2 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Ceed could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Kona | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1291 litres | 1157 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Kia Ceed has 54 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 134 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 1`935 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`222 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 578 kg | 615 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 13 000 | |
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