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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Peugeot Rifter?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot Rifter is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,861 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 190 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 Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers visibly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 150 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: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is only slightly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 48 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 655 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries noticeably more – 814 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 324 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
Peugeot Rifter

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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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 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
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
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Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

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