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Mercedes A Class vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 700 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 213,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or McLaren Supercar Series Coupe?

Mercedes A Class vs McLaren Supercar Series Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

  • markedly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes A Class is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe costs 213,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 180,432 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class offers substantially more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 52 km more than the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe.

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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 McLaren Supercar Series Coupe offers markedly more power – delivering 700 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 279 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mercedes A Class takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren Supercar Series Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 720 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is only slightly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 58 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
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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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Mercedes A Class
McLaren Supercar Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
213,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
33 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
104 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,498 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,913 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
-

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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
700 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
720 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
515 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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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