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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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Ferrari 296 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 316,136 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 8.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 73 km more than the Ferrari 296 Coupe.

296 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 296 Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 560 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 755 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 305 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 moderately lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries considerably more – 490 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon 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 £32,700
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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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 296 Coupe

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ferrari
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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