Compare performance (320 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is moderately cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,116 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.
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 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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 Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is only slightly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers visibly more boot space – 596 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries moderately more – 490 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
88 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,796 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
475 - 490 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 320 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 235 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Toyota
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