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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or VW Golf?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs VW Golf: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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VW Golf

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  • moderately cheaper
  • barely more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • 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:

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.

VW Golf is moderately cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,440 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Golf with 1.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Golf offers clearly more range – reaching up to 143 km, about 55 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 VW Golf offers barely more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the VW Golf takes 5.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers marginally more torque with 450 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 30 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, VW Golf is slightly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,450 kg. The difference is around 143 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers marginally more boot space – 395 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries only slightly more – 508 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

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