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Mazda 2 vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Mazda 2 vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Mazda 2

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 2 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,501 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 2 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

A Class Saloon

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 Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 205 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is moderately faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda 2 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 299 Nm more.

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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, Mazda 2 is markedly lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,450 kg. The difference is around 351 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers markedly more boot space – 395 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries a bit more – 490 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is decisively 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.

from £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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Mazda 2

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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Jose
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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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Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
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
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
4,080 mm
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
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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