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CUPRA Formentor vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Mercedes A Class?

CUPRA Formentor vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Formentor

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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,673 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes A Class with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Formentor offers visibly more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 41 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

A Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class offers marginally more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 390 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the CUPRA Formentor takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers very slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Formentor

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is barely lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 6 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers visibly more boot space – 450 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries marginally more – 526 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor is far ahead 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.

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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km
CUPRA Formentor
Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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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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CUPRA Formentor
Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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