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Jaguar E-Pace vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar E-Pace or Mercedes A Class?

Jaguar E-Pace vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Jaguar E-Pace

  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class

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  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E-Pace

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Jaguar E-Pace is barely cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 168 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar E-Pace uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes A Class with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class offers a bit more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 16 km more than the Jaguar E-Pace.

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 clearly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 152 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Jaguar E-Pace takes 7.3 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar E-Pace delivers barely more torque with 540 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

E-Pace

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, Mercedes A Class is noticeably lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,783 kg. The difference is around 343 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar E-Pace offers markedly more boot space – 494 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 144 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar E-Pace carries a bit more – 554 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class has the upper hand 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 £32,600
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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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,400 - 56,100 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
69 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
33 - 185 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
494 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,984 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
1,648 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
497 - 554 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

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

The Jaguar E-Pace is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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