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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 372,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster?

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

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • substantially 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster costs 372,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 340,136 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster with 15.9 L/100km. The difference is about 15.2 L/100km.

12Cilindri Roadster

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 Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster offers clearly 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 Roadster is substantially 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 Roadster is markedly 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 Roadster delivers noticeably more torque with 678 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 228 Nm more.

A Class Saloon

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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is somewhat lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers significantly more boot space – 395 L compared to 200 L. That’s a difference of about 195 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 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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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is a sun-worshipping supercar that mixes theatrical Italian flair with a taut, driver-focused chassis — it looks and sounds like it belongs on a silver-screen chase. If you want headline-grabbing style and a roof-down, grin-inducing experience that turns every country lane into your personal theater, this Ferrari delivers with cheeky confidence.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
372,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.9 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
360 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
200 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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