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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Toyota Corolla?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

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  • a bit cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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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.

Toyota Corolla is a bit cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,144 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 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 clearly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 142 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 Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

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, Toyota Corolla is very slightly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,450 kg. The difference is around 30 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers very slightly more boot space – 395 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries only slightly more – 490 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 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
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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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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 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
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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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