Kia Ceed 2021 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 99 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 173 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.4 | 0.8 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Ceed consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Ceed could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Ceed) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Kia Ceed is smaller. Kia Ceed is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1506 litres | 1375 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 131 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | 2`655 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`458 kg | 2`045 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 572 kg | 610 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | no data | |
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