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Mazda 2 vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or Mercedes A Class?

Mazda 2 vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Mazda 2

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes A Class

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 2 is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,348 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 306 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 Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 349 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is visibly lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 341 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class offers slightly more boot space – 350 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class stands well ahead of its rival 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
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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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The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
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
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4,080 mm
Length
-
Width
1,695 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Mazda 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda 2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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