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Mercedes A Class vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or McLaren GT Series?

Mercedes A Class vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly lighter

McLaren GT Series

  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space

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.

Mercedes A Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 143,146 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 9.6 L/100km.

GT Series

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 McLaren GT Series offers markedly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 214 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes A Class takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers visibly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

A Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is very slightly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers slightly more boot space – 420 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

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 : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, 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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McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,428 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
225 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
McLaren
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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