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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Volvo V60?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Volvo V60: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Volvo V60

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  • marginally more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • 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.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,699 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Volvo V60 with 2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo V60 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 99 km, about 11 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

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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 Volvo V60 offers marginally more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Volvo V60 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers clearly more torque with 589 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 139 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is slightly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 284 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V60 offers clearly more boot space – 519 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V60 carries only slightly more – 506 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon stands well ahead of its rival 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
Volvo V60

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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Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
45 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
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Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
460 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
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