Kia Ceed 2015 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Ceed) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes A class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Kia Ceed engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes A class. Despite the higher power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| 940 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Ceed is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1318 litres | 1157 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Kia Ceed has 39 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 161 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 (kg): | 1`920 | 1`935 | |
| 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 (€): | 7000 | 13 000 | |
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