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Mercedes A Class Saloon vs XPeng P7 comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 473 HP), boot space and price (32,700 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class Saloon or XPeng P7?

Mercedes A Class Saloon vs XPeng P7: Key differences

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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XPeng P7

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the XPeng P7 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,793 £.

As for electric range, the XPeng P7 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 488 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

P7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the XPeng P7 offers clearly more power – delivering 473 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 153 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the XPeng P7 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the XPeng P7 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the XPeng P7 delivers substantially more torque with 757 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 307 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 visibly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 2,020 kg. The difference is around 570 kg.

Looking at boot space, the XPeng P7 offers moderately more boot space – 440 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries moderately more – 490 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The XPeng P7 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 £42,500
P7

XPeng P7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 276 - 473 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 19.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 505 - 576 km
Mercedes A Class Saloon
XPeng P7

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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XPeng P7

The XPeng P7 cuts a sleek, coupe-like silhouette that looks like a tech firm's idea of a stylish electric sedan, and its minimalist cabin packs smart screens and handy features that actually improve everyday life. Underneath the future-facing image it drives with surprising poise and comes loaded with advanced driver aids, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric charisma without the hype.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon
XPeng P7

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Price
42,500 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 19.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
505 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
82.7 kWh
co2
16 - 184 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Curb weight
2,020 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Length
4,888 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,896 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg
Payload
430 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
276 - 473 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
440 - 757 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
203 - 348 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
XPeng
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