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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or Volvo XC60?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Volvo XC60

4.8 (9 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,556 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 1.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 9 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

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 XC60 offers visibly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers visibly more torque with 669 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 219 Nm more.

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, Mercedes A Class Saloon is substantially lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC60 carries very 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 holds a decisive overall lead 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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Reviews Mercedes A Class Saloon

5 (1 Reviews)
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KHL
3 Aug 2026, 16:55:42

The Mercedes is superior to the BMW 1 Series in (almost) every respect. The 1 Series BMW, however, is designed differently, so everyone can pick out what he/she needs.

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Jakub
2 Jul 2026, 06:56:49

I own an XC60 2.4 D3 and I'm delighted. I suspect that later generations of the car are only better.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
59 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
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

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