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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Vauxhall Movano comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 41,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Vauxhall Movano?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Vauxhall Movano: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Vauxhall Movano

  • clearly more electric range
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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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Movano costs 41,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,232 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Movano with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Movano offers clearly more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 336 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

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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 moderately more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

Both models offer the same torque – 450 Nm.

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: Vauxhall Movano offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is substantially lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries substantially more – 2,020 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,530 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
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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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Vauxhall Movano

The Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
41,000 - 58,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
0 - 233 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
2,150 - 2,910 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
590 - 2,020 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
140 - 279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
350 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
103 - 205 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

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