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Mercedes A Class vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Mercedes A Class vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • markedly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • marginally cheaper
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is marginally cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 211 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

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 Mercedes A Class offers markedly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers moderately more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

A Class

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 is marginally lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,495 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers moderately more boot space – 430 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 485 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class 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 £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
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Mercedes A Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pairs sharp handling with surprising practicality, wearing BMW's sporty looks in a compact, city-friendly shell. It's ideal for buyers who want a premium driving experience without the fuss of something larger — all the attitude, none of the excess.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
32,400 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
BMW
Is the Mercedes A Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes A Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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