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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 338,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • considerably 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:

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.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe costs 338,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 305,850 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 14.8 L/100km.

12Cilindri Coupe

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 Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 510 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is visibly faster – reaching 340 km/h, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 678 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 228 Nm more.

A Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is marginally lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers markedly more boot space – 395 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon holds a decisive overall lead 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
Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

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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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Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is an intoxicating blend of old-school drama and modern composure, with a soundtrack and presence that steals attention wherever it goes. It’s a car for someone who wants more than transportation — a daily piece of theatre that rewards bold driving and refuses to be subtle, but it will happily demand commitment in return.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
338,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.5 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
353 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
4,733 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
1,292 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 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
Ferrari
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