The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 61,800

€ 23,700

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 45 S AMG is 5.3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
55.6
72.8
78.4
57
70.9
80.9
72.8 in
Width
70.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
55.6 in
Height
57 in
107.4
175
104.3
169.7
175 in
Length
169.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.73 %

General
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
W177
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 hp
138 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
369 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
8.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8.67 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
28 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
377 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
377 mi
565 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
159.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.6 cu ft