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Mercedes A Class vs Fiat Pandina comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 65 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Fiat Pandina?

Mercedes A Class vs Fiat Pandina: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Fiat Pandina

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Pandina is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,434 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Fiat Pandina with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Pandina

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 substantially more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 356 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Fiat Pandina takes 14.1 s. That’s about 10.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 408 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, Fiat Pandina is visibly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 385 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class offers noticeably more boot space – 350 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries noticeably more – 485 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is far ahead overall 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
14,100 - 18,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.1 L/100km
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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
113 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,643 - 1,662 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
365 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
65 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 14.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
48 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

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