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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 78,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport costs 78,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,879 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport with 2.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers visibly more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 30 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

Range Rover Sport

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers substantially more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 230 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Range Rover Sport delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 350 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 substantially lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 940 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport offers markedly more boot space – 647 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 252 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport carries significantly more – 830 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 340 kg.

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
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Costs and Consumption

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Engine and Performance

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Range Rover Sport pairs unapologetic presence with genuine capability, looking like it belongs on a red carpet while quietly promising to tackle rough tracks when called upon. Inside, the cabin pampers with plush materials and thoughtful tech, making it an irresistible choice for buyers who want luxury, confidence and a touch of adventure.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
78,600 - 129,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 11.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
116 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
60 - 259 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
2,390 - 2,809 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
647 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
2,043 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
641 - 830 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
249 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
550 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
183 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 - 4,395 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Land Rover
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