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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Toyota Yaris Cross comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 23,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Toyota Yaris Cross?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Yaris Cross

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  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • marginally 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:

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

Toyota Yaris Cross is visibly cheaper – starting at 23,700 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,030 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Toyota Yaris Cross with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

Yaris Cross

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 it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers substantially 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Toyota Yaris Cross takes 10.7 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

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 Yaris Cross is visibly lighter – 1,180 kg compared to 1,450 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Yaris Cross offers marginally more boot space – 397 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Yaris Cross carries only slightly more – 510 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 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
Toyota Yaris Cross

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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Toyota Yaris Cross

The Toyota Yaris Cross takes the jaunty personality of the Yaris and gives it a taller stance and a bit more practicality, so you get city-friendly agility with added SUV presence. It’s easy to live with, economical on the daily grind, and smartly packaged — a sensible pick for buyers who want fuss-free transport with a touch of character.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Toyota Yaris Cross

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
23,700 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
101 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,180 - 1,290 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
320 - 397 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
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Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
485 - 510 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
116 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
85 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3

General

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