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Mercedes A Class vs Lynk & Co 01 comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Lynk & Co 01?

Mercedes A Class vs Lynk & Co 01: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A Class

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes A Class is somewhat cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,284 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 uses 0.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes A Class with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class offers a bit more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 10 km more than the Lynk & Co 01.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class offers clearly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Lynk & Co 01 takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 01 delivers marginally more torque with 535 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 35 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is noticeably lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,935 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 01 offers visibly more boot space – 466 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries somewhat more – 485 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lynk & Co 01 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Lynk & Co 01

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 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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Reviews Mercedes A Class

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The Lynk & Co 01 marries bold, contemporary styling with a roomy, well-appointed cabin, striking a rare balance between fashionable flair and everyday practicality. With intuitive tech, flexible ownership ideas and a playful driving character, it’s the kind of crossover that turns heads at the lights and keeps owners grinning on the commute.

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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Vermeeren
9 May 2026, 12:57:59

Looks tough, has all the options. Good electric range. My wife drives to and from work every day. Because of that we only have to refuel once every 1–2 months. Drives wonderfully. Great sound system. A pleasure to drive.

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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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Mercedes A Class
Lynk & Co 01

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
20 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
535 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
206 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lynk & Co
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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