Mercedes A class 2012 vs Kia Ceed 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 128 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 19 HP less power than Kia Ceed, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1430 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 920 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: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Ceed engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Ceed, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1318 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 39 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 161 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 8800 | 5600 | |
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