Kia Ceed 2021 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 104 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 128 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.4 | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Ceed consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 625 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1694 litres | 1510 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 184 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`820 kg | 2`325 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`260 kg | 1`635 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 690 kg | |
| Kia Ceed load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 15 200 | no data | |
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