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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Peugeot Expert Bus comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Peugeot Expert Bus?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Peugeot Expert Bus: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Peugeot Expert Bus

  • substantially 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is only slightly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Peugeot Expert Bus costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 647 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

Expert Bus

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 Mercedes A Class Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Peugeot Expert Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers moderately more torque with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

A Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Peugeot Expert Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is visibly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 548 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Expert Bus offers substantially more boot space – 3,497 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 3,102 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Bus carries considerably more – 942 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 452 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon stands well ahead of its rival 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
Peugeot Expert Bus

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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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Peugeot Expert Bus

The Peugeot Expert Bus is a sensible people-mover that pairs commercial durability with a surprisingly comfy interior, making it ideal for shuttle duty or large-family road trips. It won’t steal any style prizes, but its practical layout, easy-driving manners and thoughtful kit mean you’ll spend more time moving people and less time fussing over details.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Peugeot Expert Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
33,400 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7 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
182 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,029 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
3,061 - 3,497 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
921 - 942 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
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