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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?

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

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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.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

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?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

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.

When it comes to payload, takes the win – compared to . That’s a difference of about .

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes A-Class proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes A-Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £32,300
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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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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
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
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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.

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