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CUPRA Formentor vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

CUPRA Formentor vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

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  • somewhat more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
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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:

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 barely cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,520 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the CUPRA Formentor with 1.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Formentor offers markedly more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 38 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

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 CUPRA Formentor offers somewhat more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers only slightly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Formentor

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is barely lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,450 kg. The difference is around 16 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries only slightly more – 526 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
CUPRA Formentor
Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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CUPRA Formentor

With coupe-like lines and a muscular stance the Cupra Formentor blends sporty drama with everyday sense, so it looks like it’s in motion even at a standstill. Inside and out it’s tuned for drivers who want engaging handling and a grown-up cabin — practical enough for daily life, playful enough to make the commute feel like a short track session.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon

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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CUPRA Formentor
Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
-
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
-
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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