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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Genesis GV60 comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Genesis GV60?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Genesis GV60: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Genesis GV60

  • visibly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Genesis GV60 costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,147 £.

As for electric range, the Genesis GV60 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 561 km, about 473 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

GV60

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 Genesis GV60 offers visibly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV60 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV60 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

A Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is clearly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 2,050 kg. The difference is around 600 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries very slightly more – 490 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV60 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 £46,900
GV60

Genesis GV60

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 229 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 501 - 561 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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Genesis GV60

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
46,900 - 63,800 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
501 - 561 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
2,050 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
455 - 460 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
229 - 490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
350 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
168 - 360 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
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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