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Mercedes A Class vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Mercedes A Class vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • noticeably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes A Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,546 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 10.3 L/100km.

Corvette Roadster

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 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers noticeably more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Mercedes A Class takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers visibly more torque with 806 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 306 Nm more.

A Class

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.

Seats: Mercedes A Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is markedly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 327 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers marginally more boot space – 357 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries significantly more – 485 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 272 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
Mercedes A Class
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

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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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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster turns any commute into a headline, with sculpted, exotic-car looks and an electrically folding roof that invites you to drive with the sky on. Behind that stylish face is a jewel of a sports car that serves up sharp handling, a theatrical exhaust note, and more drama per mile than most rivals — great fun for buyers who want supercar sensation without supercar pretensions.

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Mercedes A Class
Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Chevrolet
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