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Mercedes A Class vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Mercedes A Class vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

  • marginally cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • considerably more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • moderately more trunk space

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

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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 marginally cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 153 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes A Class with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers barely more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 3 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

A Class Saloon

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 markedly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes A Class Saloon takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is marginally faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes A Class tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers very slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 50 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 barely lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,450 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers moderately more boot space – 395 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class Saloon carries only slightly more – 490 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Mercedes A Class
Mercedes A Class Saloon

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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 Saloon

The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Mercedes A Class
Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
4,428 mm
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
225 km/h
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

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