Kia Sportage vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison

    Kia Sportage

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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    2026 Kia
    Sportage
    vs
    2025 Mercedes-Benz
    C-Class
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    52L - 54L
    255 to 437 km
    66L
    403 to 653 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $37,990 - $60,370
    $87,800 - $202,800
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    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Good real-world consumption
    • All the nice GT-Line bits inside
    • Smooth powertrain operations
    Misses
    • Should be more affordable
    • No all-wheel drive option
    • Rude servicing costs
    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Smart looks
    • High-end display tech
    • Comfortable, effortless drive
    Misses
    • Pricey, even before options
    • Ridiculous service pricing
    • Limited choice

    Colours Available

    Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:

    • Steel Grey
    • Gravity Grey
    • Fusion Black
    • Vesta Blue
    • Dawning Red
    • Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
    • Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)

    Premium paint costs an extra $520.

    All models have a black interior.

    The C-Class is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Spectral Blue metallic
    • High-Tech Silver metallic
    • Opalite White metallic
    • Hyacinth Red metallic
    • Obsidian Black metallic
    • Graphite grey metallic
    • Mojave Silver metallic
    • Cavansite Blue metallic
    • Selenite Grey metallic
    • Polar White

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO
    Size (cc)
    1598 - 19991496 - 1999
    Size (L)
    1.6L, 2.0L2.0L, 1.5L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    115kW - 173kW150kW - 500kW
    Power RPM
    4000 - 62005800 - 6750
    Torque
    192Nm - 416Nm300Nm - 1020Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 45001800 - 5000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    --

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