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Mercedes A Class vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (320 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (32300 £ vs 31800 £ ) 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

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

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

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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 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31800 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 462 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes A Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe with 4.20 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

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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 Mercedes A Class has a barely noticeable edge – offering 320 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.90 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes A Class pulls somewhat stronger with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Mercedes A Class is hardly perceptible lighter – 1440 kg compared to 1495 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers somewhat more room – 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 is decisively ahead 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.

Mercedes A Class
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

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Mercedes A Class

  • 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 : 2.3 - 8.3 L
  • 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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Mercedes A Class
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
32300 - 55600 £
Price
31800 - 51200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 188 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1440 - 1695 kg
Curb weight
1495 - 1650 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
4428 - 4447 mm
Length
4546 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1407 - 1423 mm
Height
1445 mm
Max trunk capacity
1125 - 1190 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 485 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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 - 320 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
214 - 250 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
BMW

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Is the Mercedes A Class offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.