Comparing the Kia Seltos and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 1.3L Petrol Automatic side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Seltos is available at ₹1,372,000, while the Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 1.3L Petrol Automatic is priced at ₹4,445,000. On the engine front, the Kia Seltos comes with a 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 1.3L Petrol Automatic's 1332 cc, producing 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 163 PS + 14 PS (EQ Boost) @ N/A rpm respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | 12 V |
| Displacement | 1497 cc (Petrol NA) / 1482 cc (Diesel) | 1332 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | FWD |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.5 Petrol / Smartstream G1.5 Turbo / Smartstream G1.4 Turbo GDi / U2 1.5 CRDI Diesel | 1.3L Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol with Mild Hybrid (EQ Boost) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | 43 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 7-speed Dual Clutch |
| Mileage | 18.30 kmpl (Petrol AT) / 21.38 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm (Petrol NA) / 158 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 114 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 163 PS + 14 PS (EQ Boost) @ N/A rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) |
| Torque | 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm (Petrol NA) / 253 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm (Petrol Turbo) / 250 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 270 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 Litres | 370 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 4500000 |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | — |
| Kerb Weight | 1320 kg | 1450 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4365 mm / 1800 mm / 1645 mm | 4549 mm / 1796 mm / 1446 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | — |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt and telescopic steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Smart Cruise Control (ADAS top) | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Driver 8-way (top) | Yes (driver seat) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch MBUX touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Smart Key | Yes (KEYLESS-GO) |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (top) / Fabric (base) | ARTICO man-made leather |
| Sound System | Bose 8-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | Standard sound system |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof (HTX/GTX+) | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - Front & Rear | 4 USB-C ports |
| Voice Command | Yes - via UVO app | Yes (Hey Mercedes) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | — |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | LED High Performance headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear defogger |
| Roof Rails | Yes | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 (base) / 215/55 R17 (top) | 205/55 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Side, 2 Curtain) | 7 airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - Brake Assist System (BAS) | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC + VSM | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes - HAC | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera (top) | Reversing camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlImperial BlueFrost BluePewter OliveAurora Black PearlMagma RedGravity GraySparkling SilverMorning Haze | Polar WhiteCosmos BlackSpectral BlueMountain GreyHigh-Tech Silver |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |







