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Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Tipo Hatchback or Mercedes A Class?

Fiat Tipo Hatchback vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Hatchback

  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tipo Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat Tipo Hatchback is considerably cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,863 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Fiat Tipo Hatchback with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 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 Mercedes A Class offers clearly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 291 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Fiat Tipo Hatchback takes 8.8 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Tipo Hatchback

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, Fiat Tipo Hatchback is very slightly lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Tipo Hatchback offers visibly more boot space – 440 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries a bit more – 485 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 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.

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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
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Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 25,700 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
122 - 125 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,425 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4,368 mm
Length
-
Width
1,792 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
207 - 208 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 320 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1,469 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Fiat Tipo Hatchback?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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