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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,393 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 11.9 L/100km.

Corvette Roadster

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 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 806 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 356 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.

Seats: Mercedes A Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is noticeably lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 317 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers marginally more boot space – 395 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries considerably more – 490 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 277 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon 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 £32,700
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
Mercedes A Class Saloon
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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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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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster turns any commute into a headline, with sculpted, exotic-car looks and an electrically folding roof that invites you to drive with the sky on. Behind that stylish face is a jewel of a sports car that serves up sharp handling, a theatrical exhaust note, and more drama per mile than most rivals — great fun for buyers who want supercar sensation without supercar pretensions.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Chevrolet
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