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Fiat Topolino vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (8,500 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Topolino or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Fiat Topolino vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Fiat Topolino

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

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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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

Topolino

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Topolino is clearly cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,244 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers a bit more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 13 km more than the Fiat Topolino.

A Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 312 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 406 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is substantially lighter – 562 kg compared to 1,450 kg. The difference is around 888 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers significantly more boot space – 395 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 332 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries significantly more – 490 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 352 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Topolino is slightly ahead 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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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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Fiat Topolino

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
562 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
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Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,400 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
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Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
138 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
44 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Fiat Topolino have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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