Kia Ceed 2012 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Kia Ceed engine produces 6 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes A class. Despite the higher power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1430 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | 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: | 1.78 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`810 | 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 (€): | 5400 | 12 800 | |
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