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Audi A7 vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Audi A7 vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Audi A7

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Audi A7 costs 55,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,307 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Audi A7 with 1.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 20 km more than the Audi A7.

A Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A7 offers substantially more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is moderately faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A7 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

A7

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes A Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is markedly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers markedly more boot space – 535 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries moderately more – 600 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A7 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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A7

Audi A7

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 630 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 68 km
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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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The Mercedes is superior to the BMW 1 Series in (almost) every respect. The 1 Series BMW, however, is designed differently, so everyone can pick out what he/she needs.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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