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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Space Star

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mitsubishi Space Star is substantially cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,073 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Space Star with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Space Star

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 Mercedes A Class Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 249 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 9.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Space Star tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 83 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 450 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 348 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, Mitsubishi Space Star is significantly lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,450 kg. The difference is around 510 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers significantly more boot space – 395 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries slightly more – 490 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

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
Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption

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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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Mitsubishi Space Star

The Mitsubishi Space Star is a tidy, no-nonsense city car that squeezes surprising interior space into a compact, easy-to-park package. It's not a thrill-seeker's toy, but for buyers after low running costs, fuss-free reliability and sensible day-to-day practicality, it's a clever and cheerful choice that keeps your wallet and nerves happy.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mitsubishi
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