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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs ), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Tesla Roadster?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space

Tesla Roadster

  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 151,564 £.

As for electric range, the Tesla Roadster offers clearly more range – reaching up to 1,000 km, about 912 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes A Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers clearly more boot space – 395 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 395 L.

A Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Roadster is clearly faster – reaching 402 km/h, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 152 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 9,550 Nm more.

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
Tesla Roadster

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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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Tesla Roadster

The Roadster is a stunning embodiment of open-air driving, blending sleek design with exhilarating performance. With its sporty silhouette and agile handling, it offers an unmatched sense of freedom on the road. Enthusiasts revel in the combination of luxury and raw power, making every journey a memorable adventure.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Tesla Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
184,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
1,000 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
-
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
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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