Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse Coupe (2008 – 2012) vs Kia Soul (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 193 hp against 164 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 10.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 227 km/h against 183 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,115 kg against 1,170 kg. At 4,105 mm, the Kia Soul is 224 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse Coupe.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
A-Klasse Coupe
2008 – 2012
|
Kia
Soul
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 16 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 82 – 193 hp | 122 – 165 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 300 Nm | 156 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 15.3 s | 10.2 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 227 km/h | 171 – 183 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 7.9 L/100 km | 4.9 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,881 mm | 4,105 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,593 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,568 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,115 – 1,340 kg | 1,170 – 1,360 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.