Mercedes A class 2018 vs Kia Ceed 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 33 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.4 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| 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. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2015 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes A class is 14 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
370 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`181 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| 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 (€): | 30 400 | 13 600 | |
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