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Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Mercedes A Class?

Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • barely cheaper
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Mercedes A Class

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially 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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda MX-30 is barely cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,720 £.

The electric range is almost identical – both manage about 85 km on a single charge.

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 significantly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 251 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

MX-30

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, Mercedes A Class is noticeably lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 409 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 350 L of storage.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries moderately more – 485 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 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 MX-30

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Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
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
170 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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