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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Aiways U6 comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Aiways U6?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Aiways U6: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

Aiways U6

  • significantly more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space

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

A Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes A Class Saloon is visibly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Aiways U6 costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,574 £.

As for electric range, the Aiways U6 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 405 km, about 317 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

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 noticeably more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Aiways U6 takes 7 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Aiways U6 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

A Class Saloon

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 Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aiways U6 offers slightly more boot space – 472 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries moderately more – 490 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is clearly ahead overall 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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Aiways U6

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
41,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
405 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,790 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
472 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
1,641 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,260 L
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aiways
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes A Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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