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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Maserati MC20 Roadster?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 202,834 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 11 L/100km.

MC20 Roadster

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 Maserati MC20 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 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 Maserati MC20 Roadster is noticeably faster – reaching 320 km/h, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 730 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 280 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 1,534 kg. The difference is around 84 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers significantly more boot space – 395 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 295 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries considerably more – 490 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 234 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is far ahead overall 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
Maserati MC20 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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Maserati MC20 Roadster

The Maserati MC20 Roadster is an open-top Italian exotic that pairs razor-sharp handling with a cathedral-like exhaust voice and sculpted, winglike bodywork that stops people in their tracks. It’s for buyers who want rarity and drama in a usable package — a car that looks like gallery art, sounds like a declaration and asks for a confident owner with a generous sense of adventure (and budget).

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Maserati MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
235,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 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
1,534 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
256 kg

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
630 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
320 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 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
Maserati
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