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CUPRA Formentor vs Mercedes A-Class Saloon - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (333 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (35200 £ vs 32700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Mercedes A-Class Saloon?
Formentor
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes A-Class Saloon has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32700 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2520 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes A-Class Saloon manages with 0.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the CUPRA Formentor with 1.40 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the CUPRA Formentor performs evident better – achieving up to 126 km, about 38 km more than the Mercedes A-Class Saloon.
A-Class Saloon
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 CUPRA Formentor has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 333 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.80 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes A-Class Saloon pulls barely noticeable stronger with 450 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.
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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 curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is hardly perceptible lighter – 1434 kg compared to 1450 kg. The difference is around 16 kg.
In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers to a small extent more room – 450 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.
When it comes to payload, CUPRA Formentor hardly perceptible takes the win – 526 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Mercedes A-Class Saloon proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes A-Class Saloon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £32,700
Mercedes A-Class Saloon
CUPRA Formentor
Mercedes A-Class Saloon
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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 |
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Price
35200 - 55000 £
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Price
32700 - 55900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
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Electric Range
88 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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co2
32 - 199 g/km
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1434 - 1742 kg
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Curb weight
1450 - 1705 kg
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Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
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Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
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Length
4451 mm
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Length
4558 - 4570 mm
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Width
1839 mm
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Width
1796 mm
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Height
1511 - 1537 mm
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Height
1413 - 1429 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1415 - 1505 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
458 - 526 kg
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Payload
475 - 490 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 333 HP
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Power HP
116 - 320 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
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Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 245 kW
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
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Brand
CUPRA
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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What drive types are available for the CUPRA Formentor?
Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.