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Mercedes A Class vs Lynk & Co 02 comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 30,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Lynk & Co 02?

Mercedes A Class vs Lynk & Co 02: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Lynk & Co 02

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • slightly 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 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.

Lynk & Co 02 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 30,900 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,716 £.

As for electric range, the Lynk & Co 02 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 360 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 149 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 02 takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 323 Nm. That’s about 177 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, Mercedes A Class is noticeably lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,895 kg. The difference is around 455 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 02 offers slightly more boot space – 410 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries noticeably more – 485 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is barely 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.

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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Lynk & Co 02

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
30,900 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.1 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
435 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,895 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
323 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
200 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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