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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Mercedes A Class?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • significantly more electric range
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Mercedes A Class

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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes A Class is moderately cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,917 £.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 467 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

A Class

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 163 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 Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 180 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is significantly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 587 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class offers barely more boot space – 350 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries visibly more – 485 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class 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 £32,600
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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Mazda 6 Saloon

The Mazda6 saloon feels like the sensible yet stylish choice for buyers who want a car that drives with poise and looks sharper than its badge suggests. It mixes engaging handling, a refined cabin and everyday practicality without shouting for attention — perfect for those who prefer understated class with a wink.

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Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

The Mazda 6 Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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