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BMW X7 vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Mercedes A Class?

BMW X7 vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

BMW X7

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes A Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,717 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

A Class

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 BMW X7 offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is considerably lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 1,050 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers substantially more boot space – 750 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries markedly more – 760 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 275 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is clearly superior overall 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.

from £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 km
BMW X7
Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW X7

The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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Mercedes A Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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BMW X7
Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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