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Fiat Topolino vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (8,500 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Topolino or Mercedes A Class?

Fiat Topolino vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Fiat Topolino

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes A Class

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Topolino

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Topolino is significantly cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,091 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 10 km more than the Fiat Topolino.

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 substantially more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 413 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 456 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Mercedes A Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is substantially lighter – 562 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 878 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class offers clearly more boot space – 350 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 287 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries considerably more – 485 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 347 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Topolino holds a narrow overall lead 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 £8,500
Topolino

Fiat Topolino

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
562 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,400 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
138 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
44 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Fiat Topolino have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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