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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or McLaren GT Series?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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McLaren GT Series

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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 McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 142,993 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 11.2 L/100km.

GT Series

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 McLaren GT Series offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 315 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 180 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 marginally lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers marginally more boot space – 420 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is clearly superior 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
McLaren GT Series

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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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McLaren GT Series

The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 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
270 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
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
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
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren
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